1 Corinthians 2:4
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4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of (A)the Spirit and of power,
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1 Corinthians 2:4
New International Version
4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words,(A) but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,(B)
1 Corinthians 2:13
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13 And we impart this (A)in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, (B)interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.[a]
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- 1 Corinthians 2:13 Or interpreting spiritual truths in spiritual language, or comparing spiritual things with spiritual
1 Corinthians 2:13
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13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom(A) but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.[a]
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- 1 Corinthians 2:13 Or Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual
2 Corinthians 1:12
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Paul's Change of Plans
12 For our boast is this, (A)the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity[a] and (B)godly sincerity, (C)not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:12 Some manuscripts holiness
2 Corinthians 1:12
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Paul’s Change of Plans
12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience(A) testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a](B) and godly sincerity.(C) We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom(D) but on God’s grace.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness
1 Corinthians 1:17
English Standard Version
17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and (A)not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
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1 Corinthians 1:17
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17 For Christ did not send me to baptize,(A) but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom(B) and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
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