1 Corinthians 2:6 · KJV
“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
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. {stand: Gr. be}
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, {even} the hidden {wisdom}, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
1 Corinthians 2 — Context
And my speech and my preaching {was} not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: {enticing: or, persuasible}
5That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. {stand: Gr. be}
6Howbeit 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:
7But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, {even} the hidden {wisdom}, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known {it}, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Cross References
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. {of full age: or, perfect} {use: or, an habit, or, perfection}
James 3:15
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but {is} earthly, sensual, devilish. {sensual: or, natural}
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.
Matthew 5:48
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Philippians 3:12-15
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
1 Corinthians 1:18-20
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
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.
Ephesians 4:11-13
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;