1 When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, 1 I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan. 2 2 For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified. 3 I came to you in weakness - timid and trembling. 4 And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. 5 I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.