1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - Paul's Approach To Ministry In Corinth
1 And when I came to you, brothers, it was not with eloquent words or [superior] wisdom that I proclaimed to you the testimony [or, mystery] about God. 2 For I have decided not to know anything [while] among you, except Jesus Christ and His being crucified. 3 And I was weak, apprehensive and fearful when I was [there] with you. [Note: This probably refers to Paul's sense of inadequacy in view of the task before him]. 4 And I did not use persuasive words of [human] wisdom in my message and preaching, but they were [accompanied by] a demonstration of the Holy Spirit and power [from God]. [Note: This "demonstration" could have included the evidence of miraculous spiritual gifts which Paul utilized while there in Corinth. See 14:18]. 5 This was so that your faith would not [have to] depend on men's wisdom, but on God's power.