1 Corinthians 2:5
in order that your faith may not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 preach the gospel: not with the wisdom of speech, in order that the cross of Christ may not be made of none effect.
2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, in order that the excellency of the power, may be of God, and not of us;
2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most delightfully I will glory the more in my infirmities, in order that the power of Christ may abide 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 →