rude.

2 Corinthians 10:10
For some say, "His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account."

1 Corinthians 1:17, 21
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with eloquent words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. . . .

1 Corinthians 2:1-3, 13
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. . . .

not.

Ephesians 3:4
In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

2 Peter 3:15, 16
Consider also that our Lord's patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him. . . .

but we.

2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 5:11
Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.

2 Corinthians 7:2
Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

2 Corinthians 12:12
The true marks of an apostle--signs, wonders, and miracles--were performed among you with great perseverance.