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1 Corinthians 2:5

FaithGod's power and sovereigntyWisdom

3 I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling.

4 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,

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

6 Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

7 No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.

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BSB
so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.
KJV
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
WEB
that your faith wouldn’t stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
ASV
that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
DARBY
that your faith might not stand in men's wisdom, but in God's power.
BLB
so that your⁺ faith may not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
ÅB
for at deres tro ikke skulle være grunnet på menneskers visdom, men på Guds kraft.
OTB
Slik at deres tro ikke skulle stole på menneskelig visdom, men på Guds kraft.
B1930
forat eders tro ikke skulde være grunnet på menneskers visdom, men på Guds kraft.

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Cross references

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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;

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  • 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.

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  • 1 Corinthians 3:6

    I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.

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  • 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.

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