Catholic Public Domain Version
" And so, brothers, when I came to you, announcing to you the testimony of Christ, I did not bring exalted words or lofty wisdom. "
— 1 Corinthians 2:1, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.”
“And I, brethren, when I came unto you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. ”
“When I came to you, brothers, I didn't come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.”
“When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come with superior eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed the testimony of God.”
“And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not in loftiness of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of Christ.”
“And when I came to you, my brothers, I did not come with wise words of knowledge, putting before you the secret of God.”
“And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.”
And so, brothers, when I came to you, announcing to you the testimony of Christ, I did not bring exalted words or lofty wisdom.
For I did not judge myself to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and with much trembling.
And my words and preaching were not the persuasive words of human wisdom, but were a manifestation of the Spirit and of virtue,