1 Corinthians 2:4
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul came not with words of eloquent wisdom but in weakness, fear, and trembling so that faith would rest on God's power not human wisdom. He speaks God's wisdom in a mystery once hidden but now revealed through the Spirit. …
Other Translations
And my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
and my word and my preaching was not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power--
And in my preaching there were no honeyed words of wisdom, but I was dependent on the power of the Spirit to make it clear to you:
Cross References
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and …
Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now …
For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All …
And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson’s wife, Entice thy husband, that he …
And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his …
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross …
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you …
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing …
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.