1 Corinthians 2:1

Updated: June 3, 2025
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When I came to you, brothers, I didn’t come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.
World English Bible (WEB)
And I{G2504}, brethren{G80}, when I came{G2064}{(G5631)} to{G4314} you{G5209}, came{G2064}{(G5627)} not{G3756} with{G2596} excellency{G5247} of speech{G3056} or{G2228} of wisdom{G4678}, declaring{G2605}{(G5723)} unto you{G5213} the testimony{G3142} of God{G2316}.
KJV with Strongs
(1) And I myself, when I came to you brothers didn't come with excellency of word or wisdom, proclaiming to you the *mysterious testimony of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God.
The F.O.G
[1] Dear friends, when I first came to you, I didn't arrive with eloquent speeches or impressive philosophical arguments to proclaim God's truth to you.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And I, having come unto you, brethren, came—not in superiority of discourse or wisdom—declaring to you the testimony of God,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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