7 Bible Verses about Eloquence
Most Relevant Verses
Meanwhile there had come to Ephesus an Alexandrian Jew, named Apollos, an eloquent man, who was well-versed in the Scriptures.
But some members of the Synagogue known as that of Libertines, Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and Visitors from Cilicia and Roman Asia, were roused to action and began disputing with Stephen; Yet they were quite unable to withstand the wisdom and the inspiration with which he spoke.
My mission from Christ was not to baptize, but to tell the Good News; not, however, in the language of philosophy, lest the cross of the Christ should be robbed of its meaning.
For people say "His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking contemptible."
Though I am no trained orator, yet I am not without knowledge; indeed we made this perfectly clear to you in every way.
For I will myself give you words, and a wisdom which all your opponents together will be unable to resist or defy.
With boastful and foolish talk, they appeal to the passions of man's lower nature, and, by their profligacy, entice those who are just escaping from the men who live such misguided lives.