1 Corinthians 2:5

New International Reader's Version

This was so that your faith would be based on God’s power. Your faith would not be based on human wisdom.

Cross References

Acts 16:14

One of the women listening was from the city of Thyatira. Her name was Lydia, and her business was selling purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to accept Paul’s message.

1 Corinthians 1:17

Christ did not send me to baptize. He sent me to preach the good news. He commanded me not to preach with wisdom and fancy words. That would take all the power away from the cross of Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:6

I planted the seed. Apollos watered it. But God has been making it grow.

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, “My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So I am very happy to brag about how weak I am. Then Christ’s power can rest on me.

2 Corinthians 4:7

Treasure is kept in clay jars. In the same way, we have the treasure of the good news in these earthly bodies of ours. That shows that the mighty power of the good news comes from God. It doesn’t come from us.

2 Corinthians 6:7

We speak the truth. We serve in the power of God. We hold the weapons of godliness in the right hand and in the left.