1 Corinthians 2:3-5

3I lived among you as someone who felt weak. I was very afraid.

4When I spoke to you and when I taught you God's message, I did not use clever words. I did not want you to believe me because you thought I was wise. Instead, it was the power of God's Holy Spirit that showed you that my message was true.

5As a result, you now believe because of God's power. You do not believe because of human ideas.