1 Corinthians 2:4
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:”1 Corinthians 2:4
What Does 1 Corinthians 2:4 Mean?
1 Corinthians 2:4 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 2:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Zechariah 4:6“Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.”2 Timothy 1:7“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”1 Corinthians 4:20“For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.”1 Thessalonians 1:5“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.”1 Corinthians 1:17“For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.”Romans 1:16“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”Mark 16:20“And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”1 Corinthians 2:1“And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.”Romans 15:19“Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.”Romans 15:13“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”2 Peter 1:16“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”1 Corinthians 2:13“Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.”Acts 6:10“And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.”Micah 3:8“But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.”Judges 7:2“And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.”Colossians 2:4“And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.”2 Timothy 4:3“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;”John 4:41“And many more believed because of his own word;”John 16:8“And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:”Galatians 1:10“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.”
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