For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. Cross References John 4:1 When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John John 4:2 (although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples), Acts 10:48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days. 1 Corinthians 2:1 When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 1 Corinthians 2:4 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, 1 Corinthians 2:13 And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. 2 Corinthians 1:12 And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God--not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. 2 Corinthians 10:10 For some say, "His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account." 2 Corinthians 11:6 Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible. Treasury of Scripture For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. not to. John 4:2 Acts 10:48 Acts 26:17,18 not. 1 Corinthians 2:1,4,13 2 Corinthians 4:2 2 Corinthians 10:3,4,10 words. 1 Corinthians 2:5 |