In 1 Cor 2:1, Paul confirms he avoided lofty speech when preaching—directly extending the rejection of eloquence from 1:17.

In 1 Cor 2:4, Paul says his message relied on Spirit's power, not persuasive words—consistent with avoiding empty human wisdom.

In 1 Corinthians 2:5, this purpose is clarified: faith rests on God's power, not human eloquence — directly supporting Paul's avoidance of worldly wisdom.

In 1 Cor 2:13, Paul asserts his words are Spirit-taught, not human wisdom—echoing his refusal to use eloquent wisdom in 1:17.

John 4:2 notes Jesus himself did not baptize, paralleling Paul's statement that his mission was preaching, not baptizing.

In Acts 26:18, Paul's mission includes opening eyes and turning people from darkness—the very purpose of the gospel preaching he prioritizes.

In 2 Cor 10:10, critics say Paul's speech is weak—this aligns with his deliberate avoidance of eloquence in 1:17.

In 2 Corinthians 11:6, Paul admits being unskilled in speaking but not in knowledge — directly echoing his point about avoiding eloquence.

In 2 Cor 4:2, Paul renounces cunning and tampering with God's word—similar integrity in preaching, though focused on honesty rather than eloquence.

In 2 Peter 1:16, Peter rejects clever myths for eyewitness testimony—thematic parallel to Paul's refusal of eloquent wisdom.