In 2 Corinthians 11:6, Paul states, “Though I am unskilled in speech, yet I am not so in knowledge.” Was he brushing off rude or unrefined communication? A closer look at the Greek term idiōtēs, often translated “unskilled” or “untrained,” reveals Paul’s humility—not hostility. Rather than justifying rudeness, Paul contrasts worldly eloquence with spiritual truth. Let’s explore what idiōtēs really means in context and what it tells us about Paul’s communication style.