Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 2:4

1 Corinthians chapter 2 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

Context

v.3And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

v.4This passage

v.5that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 2:1

    And I, brethren, when I came unto you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.

  • Romans 16:18

    For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.

  • Galatians 1:10

    For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.

  • Colossians 2:4

    This I say, that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.

  • Judges 16:5

    And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:17

    For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.