The Figure of the Preacher and the Form of His Preaching 1 Corinthians 2:1–5* 2 1 And when I came to you, brothers,1 I did not come2 in such a way3 as to distinguish myself in eloquence or wisdom, in order4 to proclaim5 to you the testimony (or: mystery6) of God. 2/ For7 I was resolved not to know anything8 among you save Jesus Christ, and the crucified Jesus Christ at that.9 3/ And I came to you10 in weakness and fear and great termbling, 4/ and my message and my preaching