1 Corinthians 2:5

that your faith wouldn’t stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

World English 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

4My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

6We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown, yet a wisdom not of this world nor of the rulers of this world who are coming to nothing.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the Good News—not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ wouldn’t be made void.

2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves.

2 Corinthians 12:9He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest 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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