1 Corinthians 2:4

My message and my preaching were not in the persuasive language of philosophy, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power;

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

In Context

3In weakness and fear and great trembling came I among you.

5in order that your faith should rest, not on human philosophy, but on the power of God.

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Cross References

John 16:8"And he, when he comes, will convict the world of sins and of righteousness and of judgment;

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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