1Cor 2:1 | MHM | STEP | The Apostle's Ministry In this passage, Paul reminds the Corinthians how he preached the gospel when he first came to them. He explains the message he shared, the way he delivered it, and the purpose behind his ministry. Paul wants the Corinthians to know that his focus was entirely on Jesus Christ and not on impressing them with worldly wisdom or fancy speeches. v. 1 : Paul says he did not come to the Corinthians with “excellency of speech or wisdom” when he preached the gospel. He was not trying to impress them with great oratory or philosophical arguments. Instead, he came “declaring the testimony of God”—the simple and powerful truth about salvation through Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 2:1 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 2:1

The Apostle's Ministry

In this passage, Paul reminds the Corinthians how he preached the gospel when he first came to them. He explains the message he shared, the way he delivered it, and the purpose behind his ministry. Paul wants the Corinthians to know that his focus was entirely on Jesus Christ and not on impressing them with worldly wisdom or fancy speeches.

v. 1: Paul says he did not come to the Corinthians with “excellency of speech or wisdom” when he preached the gospel. He was not trying to impress them with great oratory or philosophical arguments. Instead, he came “declaring the testimony of God”—the simple and powerful truth about salvation through Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 2:1 ^a).