My speech(A) and my proclamation were not with persuasive(B) words of wisdom[a] but with a powerful demonstration by the Spirit,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 2:4 Other mss read human wisdom

My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words,(A) but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,(B)

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For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit,(A) and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we were among you(B) for your benefit,

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because our gospel(A) came to you not simply with words but also with power,(B) with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know(C) how we lived among you for your sake.

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