1 Corinthians 2:1-2

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Proclaiming Christ Crucified

2 When I came to you, brethren, I did not come proclaiming to you the testimony^[a] of God in lofty words or wisdom. ²For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.^[b]

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Footnotes

1 Corinthians 2:1 Other ancient authorities read mystery (or secret)
2.1-2 Paul’s failure at Athens convinced him that lofty words and worldly wisdom were less effective than Jesus crucified.

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