1 Corinthians 2:5
that your faith may not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Young's Literal Translation
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 did not send me to baptize, but — to proclaim good news; not in wisdom of discourse, that the cross of the Christ may not be made of none effect;
2 Corinthians 4:7And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us;
2 Corinthians 12:9and He said to me, 'Sufficient for thee is My grace, for My power in infirmity is perfected;' most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may rest 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 →