1 Corinthians 2:1-4 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. Brothers and sisters, when I came to you I didn't come with fancy words or great wisdom. I preached to you the truth about God's love.

2. I made up my mind to pay attention to only one thing while I was with you. That one thing was Jesus Christ and his death on the cross.

3. When I came to you, I was weak and afraid and trembling all over.

4. I didn't preach my message with clever and compelling words. As I preached, the Holy Spirit showed his power.

1 Corinthians 2