1 Corinthians 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 16

¹ And when I came to you, brothers, I did not come with excellency of word or wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.

² For I decided not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ, and Him being crucified.

³ And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

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Chapter Summary

Though his preaching bring not excellency of speech, or of human wisdom, yet it consists in the 4 power of God.

Key Greek Words

ἐλθὼν accompany, appear, bring G2064

ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443

λαλοῦμεν preach, say, speak (after) G2980

αἰῶνος age, course, eternal G165

οὐδεὶς any (man), aught, man G3762

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Wisdom Through the Spirit

Paul explains that he preaches the hidden wisdom of God, which the natural man rejects as foolishness, but which is freely revealed to the spiritual m…

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Wisdom Through the Spirit

Paul explains that he preaches the hidden wisdom of God, which the natural man rejects as foolishness, but which is freely revealed to the spiritual man through the Holy Spirit [7-9].

1 Corinthians 2:1-16

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