1 Corinthians 2:5

Translations

Modern

…so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.

Traditional

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Literal

…so that your faith may not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Latin

…ut fides vestra non sit in sapientia hominum, sed in virtute Dei.

Original

Greek

English

…so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.

Notes

1 Corinthians 2:1–5

God's control made Paul's preaching successful. Paul did not depend on his intelligence or personality for evangelism. Instead, he relied on the Holy Spirit's power (see also study note on 1 Corinthians 1:18–31).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Fear of the Lord Wisdom

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2 Corinthians 4:7
Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
2 Corinthians 6:7
…in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
1 Corinthians 1:17
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
1 Corinthians 3:6
I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.
Acts 16:14
Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Crucifixion First Letter to the Corinthians Gnosticism Gospel Letter to the Ephesians Paul the Apostle Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Being Nervous Faith in Christ Is: The Work of God Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Philosophy: Employment of, Was not Paul's Method of Preaching the Gospel Power of God: The Faith That Saints Rely On Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Reasoning: The Gospel Cannot be Explained By The Power of God: The Faith of Saints Stands In Wisdom: Worldly

1 Corinthians 2:5

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