1 Corinthians 2:5

so that your faith might not be in the wisdom of humans, but in the power of God.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

In Context

4And my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom. Instead, they were with the demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

6Now we do speak wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this world, or of the rulers of this age, who are passing away.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel. He did not send me to preach with words of human wisdom, so that the cross of Christ should not be emptied of its power.

2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, so that it is clear that the exceedingly great power belongs to God and not to us.

2 Corinthians 12:9But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So I would much rather boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ might reside on me.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 2:2-6

The Apostle's Ministry. ( a. d. 57.) 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in… Read the whole commentary →

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