What wisdom did Paul say he did not bring to the Corinthians?

Paul declared that he did not come to the Corinthians with the wisdom of this world, nor with the princes of this world who come to nothing. He rejected oratory, smooth talk, and human gimmicks, choosing instead to approach people with the preaching of the cross.

Les explains that Paul did not rely on polished oratory, smooth talk, or a big advanced team preparing him for large crusades. Instead, Paul likely entered the synagogue first and then the busy marketplace, simply approaching people with the preaching of the cross. Les applies this to pastors today, saying that if they would forget gimmicks and programs and just preach the Word again, their churches would find new life and growth, because this is the way God ordained it. In 1 Corinthians 2, the word perfect means mature, and Paul says he did not bring the wisdom of this world, nor the princes of this world that come to nothing.

1 Corinthians 2:6

Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

What wisdom did Paul refuse to bring when he came to Corinth?

When Paul came to Corinth, he refused to bring the wisdom of this world. He did not rely on oratory, smooth talk, or elaborate preparations, but simply preached the cross. Scripture records that he did not come with worldly wisdom or the princes of this world that come to nothing.