1 Corinthians, 2

5. That your faith might not stand on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.

Verse im Zusammenhang mit 1 Corinthians, 2:

1 Corinthians 2 deals with God's wisdom and how it is revealed through the Holy Spirit. Paul argues that this wisdom is not accessible through human wisdom, but only through the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to understand the things of God. Moreover, he emphasizes that Christian leaders must speak with spiritual wisdom, not with human persuasion, so that the faith of believers is firm in God and not in men.

Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord gives wisdom; his mouth comes from knowledge and understanding." This verse emphasizes that wisdom comes from God and cannot be achieved through human wisdom.

Isaiah 64:4: "For since ancient times he has not heard, nor with ears he has perceived himself, nor with his eyes he has seen a God beyond you, who works for the one who expects in him." This verse emphasizes that God is incomparable and that He acts in favor of those who trust in Him.

Romans 11:33: "O depth of wealth, both of wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unstopable are your judgments, and how unscructable your ways!" This verse highlights the incomprehensibility of God's wisdom and knowledge to the human mind.

1 John 2:20: "And you have anointing from the part of him who is holy, and all have knowledge." This verse highlights the importance of the anointing of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life, which enables knowledge and understanding of God's things.

James 1:5: "And if any of you are lacking wisdom, ask it to God, who gives all liberally, and does not throw him into the face; and be given to him." This verse emphasizes that God's wisdom is available to those who humbly seek it.