Verse 5

1 Corinthians 2:5

Free Bible Version

5 However, we do use words of wisdom when we speak to those who are spiritually mature, but this isn't wisdom that comes from this world, or from the rulers of this world who soon fade from the scene.
Original Language Text
greek
ἵνα ἡ πίστις ὑμῶν μὴ ᾖ ἐν σοφίᾳ ἀνθρώπων ἀλλ’ ἐν δυνάμει θεοῦ.
English Translation
So that your faith would not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 2 Context
1 Brothers and sisters, when I came to you I didn't try to impress you with wonderful words or great w... Focus ↗
2 I decided that while I was with you I didn't want to concentrate on anything except Yashua (Jesus) C... Focus ↗
3 I came to you in weakness, fearful and trembling. Focus ↗
4 I didn't speak to you with persuasive words of wisdom to convince you. I just explained it all to yo... Focus ↗
5 However, we do use words of wisdom when we speak to those who are spiritually mature, but this isn't...
6 None of the rulers of this world understood anything about this—for if they had, they would not have... Focus ↗
7 But as Scripture says, “No one has ever seen, and no one has ever heard, and no one has ever imagine... Focus ↗
8 But God (Elohim) has revealed this to us through the Spirit, because the Spirit delves into the dept... Focus ↗
9 Who knows anyone's thoughts except the actual person? In the same way no one knows God (Elohim)'s th... Focus ↗
10 For we have received the Spirit from God (Elohim), not the spirit of this world, so that we could un... Focus ↗
11 That's what we speak about—not using words taught by human wisdom, but what the Spirit teaches. We e... Focus ↗
12 Of course people who are not spiritual don't accept what comes from God (Elohim)'s Spirit. It's just... Focus ↗
13 People who are spiritual investigate everything, but are not placed under investigation themselves. Focus ↗
14 For “who understands the Lord's mind, and would think to instruct him?” But we do have Christ's mind... Focus ↗
Verse Information
Book
1 Corinthians
Chapter
Chapter 2 (14 verses)
Version
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