1 Corinthians 2:1

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 2:1

BSB
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.
AKJV
And I, brothers, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.
CPDV
And so, brothers, when I came to you, announcing to you the testimony of Christ, I did not bring exalted words or lofty wisdom.
ERV
And I, brethren, when I came unto you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the mystery of God.
NHEB
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, proclaiming to you the mystery of God.
SMT
And I having come to you, brethren, came not with eminence of word or of wisdom, announcing to you the testimony of God.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 2:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 2:1
Summary
Paul arrived without rhetorical flourish or pretension
Place
Corinth
Event
Arriving to preach
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Narrative