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1 Corinthians 2 cross-references
1 Corinthians 2 has 16 verses, which point to 274 other passages and are cited by 303. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
Points to (21)
- 1 Corinthians 1:17 — For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of… 14 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:13 — Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth;… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:4 — And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the… 9 votes
- Romans 16:18 — For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair… 5 votes
- Exodus 4:10 — And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken… 5 votes
- 1 John 5:11–13 — And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 4 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 2:4 — And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the… 21 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:17 — For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of… 20 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:3 — For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to… 8 votes
- Revelation 12:17 — And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the… 5 votes
1 Corinthians 2:2
For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
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- Galatians 6:14 — But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is… 37 votes
- Philippians 3:8–10 — Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord:… 20 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:22–25 — For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 20 votes
- John 17:3 — And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 19 votes
- Galatians 3:1 — O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus… 15 votes
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- Galatians 6:14 — But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is… 26 votes
- Romans 1:16 — For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that… 26 votes
- Philippians 3:8 — Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord:… 16 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 14 votes
1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
Points to (18)
- 2 Corinthians 13:4 — For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him,… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:10–13 — We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable,… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 13:9 — For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:5–10 — Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 4 votes
- Galatians 4:13–14 — Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:10 — For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech… 3 votes
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- 2 Corinthians 4:7 — But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 20 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:10 — We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable,… 11 votes
- Philippians 2:12 — Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence,… 9 votes
- Galatians 4:13 — Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first. 6 votes
1 Corinthians 2:4
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
Points to (26)
- 1 Corinthians 4:20 — For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 37 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 — For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much… 30 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:17 — For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of… 29 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:1 — And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the… 21 votes
- Romans 15:19 — Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about… 16 votes
- 2 Peter 1:16 — For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our… 13 votes
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- Zechariah 4:6 — Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by… 144 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 81 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:20 — For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 54 votes
- Romans 1:16 — For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that… 23 votes
1 Corinthians 2:5
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
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- 2 Corinthians 4:7 — But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 25 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most… 15 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:7 — By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:17 — For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:6 — I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 votes
- Acts 16:14 — And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us:… 7 votes
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- 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most… 57 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:4 — (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 55 votes
1 Corinthians 2:6
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:
Points to (30)
- Hebrews 5:14 — But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses… 9 votes
- James 3:15 — This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 8 votes
- 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… 4 votes
- 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… 4 votes
- 1 Peter 5:10 — But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have… 3 votes
- Philippians 3:12–15 — Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may… 3 votes
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- James 3:17 — But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of… 25 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word… 24 votes
- Jeremiah 3:15 — And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. 14 votes
- Hebrews 5:14 — But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses… 12 votes
1 Corinthians 2:7
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
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- Colossians 1:26–27 — Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: 24 votes
- 2 Peter 1:3 — According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the… 17 votes
- Romans 16:25–26 — Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ,… 15 votes
- Matthew 13:35 — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will… 13 votes
- Matthew 11:25 — At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid… 13 votes
- Psalms 78:2 — I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: 13 votes
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- Romans 8:29 — For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be… 325 votes
- Jeremiah 33:3 — Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. 93 votes
- Matthew 13:35 — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will… 26 votes
- Ephesians 3:10 — To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the… 13 votes
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.
Points to (18)
- Acts 13:27 — For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the… 12 votes
- James 2:1 — My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:6 — Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of… 5 votes
- Acts 7:2 — And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he… 5 votes
- Psalms 24:7–10 — Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:13 — Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it… 3 votes
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- Luke 23:34 — Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast… 34 votes
- Psalms 24:7 — Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 17 votes
- John 1:10 — He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 16 votes
- Ephesians 1:17 — That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and… 12 votes
1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
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- Isaiah 64:4 — For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen,… 328 votes
- Psalms 31:19 — Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for… 136 votes
- James 1:12 — Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which… 126 votes
- Romans 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called… 91 votes
- Isaiah 65:17 — For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. 76 votes
- James 2:5 — Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the… 75 votes
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- Psalms 31:19 — Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for… 295 votes
- Romans 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called… 268 votes
- Ephesians 3:20 — Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power… 158 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:3 — But if any man love God, the same is known of him. 82 votes
1 Corinthians 2:10
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Points to (25)
- John 14:26 — But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all… 35 votes
- Ephesians 3:5 — Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and… 23 votes
- Luke 10:21 — In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou… 22 votes
- John 16:13 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 19 votes
- Ephesians 3:3 — How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 16 votes
- Galatians 1:12 — For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 15 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- John 16:13 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 97 votes
- John 14:26 — But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all… 68 votes
- Ephesians 1:17 — That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and… 25 votes
- Psalms 92:5 — O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. 19 votes
1 Corinthians 2:11
For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
Points to (6)
- Proverbs 20:27 — The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 17 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:10 — But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things… 9 votes
- Romans 11:33–34 — O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and… 8 votes
- Jeremiah 17:9 — The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? 8 votes
- Proverbs 14:10 — The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. 8 votes
- Proverbs 20:5 — Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 6 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Proverbs 20:27 — The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 42 votes
- John 3:8 — The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh,… 29 votes
- Proverbs 20:5 — Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 18 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:10 — But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things… 11 votes
1 Corinthians 2:12
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
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- 1 John 2:27 — But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but… 38 votes
- Romans 8:5–6 — For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the… 31 votes
- 1 John 2:20 — But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 29 votes
- 1 John 5:19–20 — And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 23 votes
- 1 John 4:4–5 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 18 votes
- Romans 8:15–16 — For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption,… 15 votes
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- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 67 votes
- Romans 8:15 — For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption,… 40 votes
- Romans 8:32 — He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give… 26 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:14 — But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither… 19 votes
1 Corinthians 2:13
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Points to (14)
- 1 Corinthians 2:14 — But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:4 — And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:17 — For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of… 6 votes
- Colossians 3:16 — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:1–3 — Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:1 — And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the… 4 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- 1 John 2:27 — But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but… 40 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:4 — And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the… 12 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:17 — For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of… 12 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 — For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with… 11 votes
1 Corinthians 2:14
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Points to (32)
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 68 votes
- Romans 8:5–8 — For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the… 57 votes
- Matthew 13:11–17 — He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven,… 39 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:4–6 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the… 36 votes
- 1 John 2:27 — But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but… 28 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:46 — Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is… 27 votes
Pointed to from (47)
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 76 votes
- Romans 8:5 — For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the… 54 votes
- John 1:5 — And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 46 votes
- Romans 8:7 — Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 35 votes
1 Corinthians 2:15
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
Points to (20)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 11 votes
- Hebrews 5:14 — But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses… 10 votes
- Proverbs 28:5 — Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 10 votes
- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:37 — If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto… 7 votes
- Galatians 6:1 — Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of… 6 votes
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- Galatians 6:1 — Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of… 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:3 — But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not… 4 votes
- Job 34:3 — For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. 4 votes
- 1 John 2:20 — But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 3 votes
1 Corinthians 2:16
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
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- Isaiah 40:13–14 — Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? 39 votes
- Romans 11:34 — For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? 36 votes
- John 16:13–16 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 33 votes
- John 15:15 — Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you… 24 votes
- Job 15:8 — Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself? 14 votes
- Jeremiah 23:18 — For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his… 13 votes
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- Deuteronomy 29:29 — The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our… 36 votes
- Isaiah 40:28 — Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the… 22 votes
- Romans 11:34 — For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? 20 votes
- Isaiah 40:13 — Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? 17 votes