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1 Corinthians 2:5

1 Corinthians 2:5
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

That your faith should not stand,.... "Or be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God". The Spirit of God directed him, and he under his influence chose, and by his assistance pursued this way of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

That your faith - That is, that your belief of the divine origin of the Christian religion. Should not stand - Greek, “should not be;” that is, should not rest upon this; or be sustained by this. God…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

That your faith should not stand - That the illumination of your souls and your conversion to God might appear to have nothing human in it: your belief, therefore, of the truths which have been…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 2:1-5

In this passage the apostle pursues his design, and reminds the Corinthians how he acted when he first preached the gospel among them.

I. As to the matter or subject he tell us (Co1 2:2), He…