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.

Les explains that Paul did not come with oratory, smooth talk, or a big advanced team preparing crusades. He likely entered the synagogue first, then the marketplace, simply approaching people with the preaching of the cross. Les maintains that pastors should forget gimmicks and programs and just preach the Word, because God has ordained that method for church growth. In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul says he did not bring the wisdom of this world, nor the princes of this world that come to nothing. The King James word 'perfect' means mature, describing Corinthian believers who had the basics of Paul's gospel even though they were carnal.

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 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.