Faith, not Intellect
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
And I, brothers, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.…


— A friend said to Archbishop Whately on his death-bed: "The Lord has heard your prayers and preserved your intellect unimpaired." He replied: "It is not intellect which can avail me now, but faith in Christ Jesus."



Parallel Verses
KJV: And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

WEB: When I came to you, brothers, I didn't come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.




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