1 Corinthians 2:5

In order that, your faith, might not be in men’s wisdom, but in God’s power.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 discourse, and what I proclaimed, were not in suasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of Spirit and power:

6Wisdom, however, we do speak, among the full-grown,—wisdom, indeed, not of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are to come to nought;

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:17For Christ sent me not, to be immersing, but to be telling the good news,—not with wisdom of discourse, lest, void should be made, the cross of the Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:7Howbeit we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that, the surpassing greatness of the power, may be of God, and not from ourselves:—

2 Corinthians 12:9And at once he said unto me—Sufficient for thee, is my favour, for, my power, in weakness, is made complete. Most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may spread a tent over 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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