1Cor.2.1

You'll remember, friends, that when I first came to you to let you in on God's master stroke, I didn't try to impress you with polished speeches and the latest philosophy.

1Cor.2.1

When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.

1Cor.2.1

And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God.

1Cor.2.1

Dear brothers and sisters, when I first came to you I didn't use lofty words and brilliant ideas to tell you God's message.