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

King James Version with Apocrypha

"That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."

— 1 Corinthians 2:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Corinthians 2 — Context

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For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

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

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And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

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That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

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Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

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But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

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Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

1 Corinthians 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 2:5 say?
1 Corinthians 2:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 2:5 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 2:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 5.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 2:5.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 2:5 in?
1 Corinthians 2:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 2:5?
1 Corinthians 2:5 reads (KJVA): “That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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