1 Corinthians 2:5

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 2:5

BSB
so that your faith would not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power.
AKJV
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
CPDV
so that your faith would not be based on the wisdom of men, but on the virtue of God.
ERV
that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
NHEB
that your faith would not rest on human wisdom, but on the power of God.
SMT
That your faith might not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 2:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 2:5
Summary
Trust divine authority instead of human reasoning
Event
Paul contrasts two foundations
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching