1 Corinthians 2:1-4

1When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan.

2For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified.

3I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling.

4And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit.