1 Corinthians 2:2

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

It was through Paul that the Corinthians had been brought to God; and he here reminds them that when he first came there, he had avoided the use of high-sounding speech and intellectual arguments: it was not through these things that they had been converted, nor did the testimony of God require any such thing. And certainly the whole Christian course should be consistent with its beginning. For Paul had been thoroughly purposed in coming there not to be turned aside in any way from the one... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

THE CAUSE AND CURE OF DISPUTES This epistle was written by Paul probably during the latter part of his long visit to Ephesus, and it will add interest to its study to re-read Acts 18-20, which speak of his visit to both cities, Ephesus and Corinth. The occasion for its writing, as given in 1 Corinthians 1:11 ; 1 Corinthians 7:1 , was a visit to Paul of a member “of the house of Chloe,” who brought a written communication to him as well as verbal reports of conditions in the church. These... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Corinthians 2:2

A Supreme Purpose In Life 1Co 2:2 What does this mean? Perhaps you will reply that a child can answer that inquiry. Let us try first whether a man can. Say, then, what does it mean? You may answer, It means that the Apostle Paul in going to Corinth had made up his mind not to listen to anything, but to preach or teach or converse regarding Jesus Christ and him crucified. He would not speak about weather, or health, or commerce, or nature; he would close his ears against all minor topics and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

(1) And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. (2) For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. (3) And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. (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: (5) That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

1-5 Christ, in his person, and offices, and sufferings, is the sum and substance of the gospel, and ought to be the great subject of a gospel minister's preaching, but not so as to leave out other parts of God's revealed truth and will. Paul preached the whole counsel of God. Few know the fear and trembling of faithful ministers, from a deep sense of their own weakness They know how insufficient they are, and are fearful for themselves. When nothing but Christ crucified is plainly preached, the... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Corinthians 2:1-99

1Co 2 WHEN PAUL WAS commissioned to preach the Gospel he was instructed to do so in a way that would endorse the message he preached. This he stated in 1Co_1:17 . Had he as a matter of fact done as he was told? He had. And in the opening verses of chapter 2 he reminds the Corinthians of the spirit that had marked him in his approach to them, and the character of his preaching. Verse 1Co_2:1 gives us the style of his preaching. Verse 1Co_2:2 the Subject of his message. Verse 1Co_2:3 the spirit... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

The Preaching of the Cross. Paul's preaching not in man's wisdom: v. 1. And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. v. 2. For I determined not to know anything among you save Jesus Christ and Him crucified. v. 3. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. v. 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,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

C. As Illustrated by the Apostle’s Example1 Corinthians 2:1-51And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony1 of God. 2For I determined not to know2 any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s [om. man’s3] wisdom, but in demonstration of theSpirit and of power: 5That your... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Corinthians 2:2

1 Corinthians THE APOSTLE’S THEME 1Co_2:2 . Many of you are aware that to-day I close forty years of ministry in this city-I cannot say to this congregation, for there are very, very few that can go back with me in memory to the beginning of these years. You will bear me witness that I seldom intrude personal references into the pulpit, but perhaps it would be affectation not to do so now. Looking back over these long years, many thoughts arise which cannot be spoken in public. But one... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

God’s Glory in Men’s Weakness 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 ; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Like the sons of Jesse before Samuel, so do the successive regiments on which the world relies pass before Christ. The wise, the mighty, the noble, the great, the things that are! And the King says, I have not chosen these. The warriors with whom He will win the world to Himself are the nobodies, the ciphers, the people who in the world’s estimate do not count. Do not depreciate yourself, but give yourself to Him; He... read more

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