Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 1 Corinthians 2:3

"And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling." — 1 Corinthians 2:3 (ASV)

Paul adds, in effect, “I came preaching, simply as a frail insufficient human being; I came with fear and a great deal of trembling as I realized the importance of preaching the eternal gospel.” In writing somewhat later to the Christians at Philippi, he encouraged them to live their lives in a similar humble attitude, though with complete reliance on God .