1 Corinthians 2:1
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul came not with words of eloquent wisdom but in weakness, fear, and trembling so that faith would rest on God's power not human wisdom. He speaks God's wisdom in a mystery once hidden but now revealed through the Spirit. …
Other Translations
And I, brethren, when I came unto you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.
And I, having come unto you, brethren, came--not in superiority of discourse or wisdom--declaring to you the testimony of God,
And when I came to you, my brothers, I did not come with wise words of knowledge, putting before you the secret of God.
Cross References
And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken …
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is …
Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.
But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I …
After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive …
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and …
Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: