1 Corinthians 1:17

God's Word

Christ didn’t send me to baptize. Instead, he sent me to spread the Good News. I didn’t use intellectual arguments. That would have made the cross of Christ lose its meaning.

Cross References

John 4:1

Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was making and baptizing more disciples than John.

John 4:2

(Actually, Jesus was not baptizing people. His disciples were.)

Acts 10:48

So Peter ordered that they should be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for several days.

1 Corinthians 2:1

Brothers and sisters, when I came to you, I didn’t speak about God’s mystery  as if it were some kind of brilliant message or wisdom.

1 Corinthians 2:13

We don’t speak about these things using teachings that are based on intellectual arguments like people do. Instead, we use the Spirit’s teachings. We explain spiritual things to those who have the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 1:12

We are proud that our conscience is clear. We are proud of the way that we have lived in this world. We have lived with a God-given holiness  and sincerity, especially toward you. It was not by human wisdom that we have lived but by God’s kindness.

2 Corinthians 10:10

I know that someone is saying that my letters are powerful and strong, but that I’m a weakling and a terrible speaker.

2 Corinthians 11:6

Even though I’m not good with words, I know what I’m talking about. Timothy and I have made this clear to you in every possible way.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation.

2 Peter 1:16

When we apostles told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, we didn’t base our message on clever myths that we made up. Rather, we witnessed his majesty with our own eyes.