1 Corinthians 2:3-5 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.… Hipponicus, intending to dedicate a costly statue, was advised by a friend to employ Policletus, a famous workman, in the making of it; but he, being anxious that his great expense should be the admiration of all men, said that "he would not make use of a workman whose art would be more regarded than his own cost." When, in preaching the great truths of gospel salvation, the enticing words which man's wisdom teacheth are so much sought out that the art of the orator is more regarded by the hearers than the value of the truth spoken, it is no wonder that the Lord refuses to grant His blessing. He will have it seen that the excellency of the power lies not in our speech, but in His gospel. Parallel Verses KJV: And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.WEB: I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. |
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