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My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
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Power Over Polish
Commentators highlight that Paul intentionally rejected the clever, persuasive speaking style popular in Corinth. He wasn't trying to impress with human wisdom or eloquent arguments. His goal was to ensure that people's faith would be a response to God's power, not the speaker's skill.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And my speech. The word speech here—if it is to be distinguished from preaching—refers, perhaps, to his more private reasonings; …
Not in persuasive words of wisdom (ουκ εν πιθοις σοφιας λογοις). This looks like a false disclaimer or mock modesty, for surely th…
19th Century
Anglican
And my speech.—The result that necessarily followed from this weakness and trembling was that neither his “speech” (i.e.,…
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So Paul’s message and preaching conform to his own personal attitude—he did not present his message in a way that depended on overpowering them wit…
16th Century
Protestant
And my preaching was not in the persuasive words. By the persuasive words of man’s wisdom, he means that exquisite oratory which …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And my speech, and my preaching As he determined, so he acted. As the subject matter of his ministry was not any of …
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Christ, in his person, and offices, and sufferings, is the sum and substance of the gospel, and ought to be the great subject of a gospel minister'…
13th Century
Catholic
After indicating the proper way to present Christian doctrine, the Apostle now shows that he followed it. In this regard, he does three things. Fir…
