1. And so, brothers, when I came to you, announcing to you the testimony of Christ, I did not bring exalted words or lofty wisdom.
2. For I did not judge myself to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
3. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and with much trembling.
4. And my words and preaching were not the persuasive words of human wisdom, but were a manifestation of the Spirit and of virtue,
5. so that your faith would not be based on the wisdom of men, but on the virtue of God.