1 Corinthians 2:1

With excellency [κ α θ υ π ε ρ ο χ η ν]. Lit., according to elevation or superiority. The noun occurs only here and 1 Timothy 2:2, where it is rendered authority. The phrase expresses the mode of his preaching. For similar adverbial phrases, see kaq uJperbolhn exceedingly or according to excess, Romans 8:13; kata kratov mightily or according to might, Acts 19:20. Construe with declaring.

Declaring [κ α τ α γ γ ε λ λ ω ν]. Rev., proclaiming. See on 1 John 1:5; Acts 17:23. Authoritative proclamation is implied. The word is found only in the Acts and in Paul.

Testimony [μ α ρ τ υ ρ ι ο ν]. Some of the best texts read musthrion mystery. So Rev. See on Romans 11:25.