1 Corinthians 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 2:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. stand: Gr. be" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 2:5 — KJV
“That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. stand: Gr. be”
— 1 Corinthians 2:5 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 2:5 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is pastoral surgery on a gifted, divided, messy church — addressing factions, immorality, lawsuits, worship chaos, and doubts about resurrection. It contains the love chapter read at countless weddings and the Bible's fullest teaching on spiritual gifts and the resurrection body.
Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 2:5
“Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity. men...: Heb. men of heart”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:5: should, stand, men
“Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:5: wisdom, men, power
“And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Israel: that is, A prince of God”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:5: men, power, god
“And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. Joshua: called Jesus”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:5: stand, men, god
“And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:5: stand, wisdom, god
Pray 1 Corinthians 2:5
Generate a Prayer from 1 Corinthians 2:5
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse