1 Corinthians 2:6

1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 2

“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:”1 Corinthians 2:6

What Does 1 Corinthians 2:6 Mean?

1 Corinthians 2:6 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 6 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 Wisdom.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 2:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”2 Timothy 2:15“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”Jeremiah 3:15“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”Colossians 1:28“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”Hebrews 5:14“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”1 Corinthians 3:1“And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.”1 Corinthians 3:19“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.”Philippians 3:15“Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.”Colossians 2:3“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”1 Corinthians 14:20“Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.”Matthew 11:25“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”Luke 10:21“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”1 Corinthians 12:8“For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;”Ephesians 3:4“Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)”James 3:15“This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.”Psalms 146:4“His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.”James 1:4“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”Proverbs 2:7“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.”1 Corinthians 2:8“Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.”2 Corinthians 4:4“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”

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