1 Corinthians 2:4 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionAnd my speech and my preaching was not in the persuasive words of human wisdom, but in shewing of the Spirit and power; See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionAnd my language and my message were not set forth in persuasive (enticing and plausible) words of wisdom, but they were in demonstration of the [Holy] Spirit and power [a proof by the Spirit and power of God, operating on me and stirring in the minds of my hearers the most holy emotions and thus persuading them], See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)And my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: See the chapterCommon English BibleMy message and my preaching weren’t presented with convincing wise words but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionAnd my words and preaching were not the persuasive words of human wisdom, but were a manifestation of the Spirit and of virtue, See the chapter |