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1 Corinthians 2:14

But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he can not know them, because they are spiritually judged.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

In Context

13Which things also we speak, not in words taught by man's wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit; comparing spiritual things with spiritual[2:13].

15But he that is spiritual judges all things; but he himself is judged by no one.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:11And he answering said to them: To you it is given[13:11] to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it is not given.

John 3:3Jesus answered and said to him: Verily, verily, I say to thee, except a man be born again[3:3], he can not see the kingdom of God.

John 6:44No one can come to me, except the Father who sent me draw him; and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 8:51Verily, verily, I say to you, if any one keep my saying, he shall not see death, forever.

John 10:26But ye do not believe; for ye are not of my sheep, as I said to you.

John 14:26But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things which I said to you.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 2:7-16

Discoveries of the Gospel; Spiritual Things Spiritually Discerned. ( a. d. 57.) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear… Read the whole commentary →

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