1 Corinthians 1:5

That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

Cross-reference

1 Corinthians 8:11 warns that knowledge (from 1:5) can destroy a weak brother if not governed by love — a sharp contrast to mere enrichment.

In 1 Corinthians 12:8, Paul specifies that the speech and knowledge from 1:5 are spiritual gifts given by the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 13:2 declares that all knowledge without love is nothing — directly contrasting the enrichment of 1:5 with the necessity of love.

1 Corinthians 13:8 states that knowledge will pass away — contrasting the temporary gift with the eternal love that surpasses the enrichment of 1:5.

In 1 Corinthians 4:7-10, Paul warns that the enrichment in speech and knowledge has led to pride and boasting among the Corinthians.

In 1 Corinthians 4:8, Paul ironically echoes their sense of enrichment — contrasting true riches from Christ with self-sufficiency.

1 Corinthians 14:6 asks what good is speech without intelligible revelation — showing that enrichment in speech and knowledge must serve edification.

1 Corinthians 14:26 lists various Spirit‑given utterances in worship — the same speech from 1:5 — and insists all must build up the church.

In 2 Corinthians 4:6, God shines light in hearts to give knowledge of His glory — echoing the divine source of knowledge enrichment in 1 Cor 1:5.

In 2 Peter 3:18, believers are commanded to grow in knowledge of Christ — continuing the enrichment in knowledge from 1 Cor 1:5.

In Colossians 2:3, all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ — the source of the enrichment in 1 Cor 1:5.

In Colossians 1:9, believers are filled with knowledge of God's will — a direct parallel to the enrichment in knowledge in 1 Cor 1:5.

In Ephesians 1:17, Paul prays for a spirit of wisdom and revelation in knowing God — the same divine source as the knowledge enrichment in 1 Cor 1:5.

2 Corinthians 8:7 directly echoes 1:5, noting the Corinthians excel in speech and knowledge, then urging them to also excel in generosity.

Acts 2:4 Parallel

Acts 2:4 records the first Spirit‑empowered tongues — the same kind of miraculous speech that enriches the Corinthians in 1:5.

John 1:16 Parallel

John 1:16 says we receive from Christ's fullness — the enrichment in speech and knowledge here is a specific instance of that grace.

In Colossians 1:10, increasing knowledge of God leads to walking worthy and bearing fruit — the purpose behind the knowledge enrichment in 1 Cor 1:5.

In 2 Corinthians 9:11, the same word 'enriched' is used but for financial generosity, a practical outflow of the spiritual enrichment in speech and knowledge.

Ephesians 3:8 Related theme

In Ephesians 3:8, Paul speaks of the 'unsearchable riches of Christ,' the source of the enrichment given to the Corinthians.

In Philippians 1:9, love abounds in knowledge — extending the enrichment in knowledge from 1 Cor 1:5 into relational depth.

Romans 12:6 Parallel

Romans 12:6 speaks of gifts given by grace — the enrichment here includes such gifts as speech and knowledge.

In Colossians 3:10, the new self is renewed in knowledge — the ongoing transformation enabled by the enrichment in 1 Cor 1:5.

James 3:13 Parallel

In James 3:13, those with knowledge are to show it through meek works — a practical outworking of the knowledge enrichment in 1 Cor 1:5.