For I determined not to know anything among you (ου γαρ εκρινα τ ειδενα εν υμιν). Literally, "For I did not decide to know anythin…

For I determined. I made a resolution. This was my fixed, deliberate purpose when I came there. It was not a matter of accident or chance …

I determined not to know.—It is better understood as, I did not determine to know. The only subject of teaching about whi…

Paul came with the sole purpose of centering his attention on the truth concerning Jesus Christ—on the fact and meaning of his crucifixion. The “fo…

For I did not reckon it desirable. Since κρίνειν in Greek often has the same meaning as ἐκλέγειν, that is, to choose something out as prec…

Christ, in his person, and offices, and sufferings, is the sum and substance of the gospel, and ought to be the great subject of a gospel minister'…

After indicating the proper way to present Christian doctrine, the Apostle now shows that he followed it. In this regard, he does three things. Fir…