1 Corinthians 2:5

That your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.

Revised King James New Testament

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 speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

6Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are being brought to nothing:

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Cross References

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

2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the transcendent power may be shown to be from God, and not from us.

2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, most gladly will I boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon 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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