1 Corinthians 2:5
That your faith should not be in the wisdome of men, but in the power of God.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
In Context
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:17For CHRIST sent me not to baptize, but to preache the Gospel, not with wisdome of wordes, lest the crosse of Christ should be made of none effect.
2 Corinthians 4:7But we haue this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellencie of that power might be of God, and not of vs.
2 Corinthians 12:9And he said vnto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect through weakenesse. Very gladly therefore will I reioyce rather in mine infirmities, that the power of Christ may dwell in 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 →