1 Corinthians 2:2-4
New Catholic Bible
2 For I resolved that, while I was with you, I would know nothing except Jesus Christ—and him crucified. 3 I came to you in weakness, in fear, and in great trepidation. 4 My message and my proclamation were not made with persuasive words of wisdom, but in a demonstration of the Spirit and of power,[a]
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- 1 Corinthians 2:4 Paul is not downgrading study and preparation for preachers. He is simply stressing that in addition to such things they also need the Holy Spirit working in their hearts in order for their words to bear fruit.
1 Corinthians 2:2-4
New International Version
2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.(A) 3 I came to you(B) in weakness(C) with great fear and trembling.(D) 4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words,(E) but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,(F)
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