1. Friends, when I came and told you the mystery that God had shared with us, I didn't use big words or try to sound wise.
2. In fact, while I was with you, I made up my mind to speak only about Jesus Christ, who had been nailed to a cross.
3. At first, I was weak and trembling with fear.
4. When I talked with you or preached, I didn't try to prove anything by sounding wise. I simply let God's Spirit show his power.
5. That way you would have faith because of God's power and not because of human wisdom.
6. We do use wisdom when speaking to people who are mature in their faith. But it isn't the wisdom of this world or of its rulers, who will soon disappear.