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1 Corinthians 2:14

The merely intellectual person rejects the teaching of the Spirit of God; for to them it is mere folly; they cannot grasp it, because it is to be understood only by spiritual insight.

Open English Bible (US)

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

13And we speak of these gifts, not in language taught by human philosophy, but in language taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual things in spiritual words.

15But the person with spiritual insight is able to understand everything, although they themselves are understood by no one.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:11“To you,” answered Jesus, “the knowledge of the hidden truths of the kingdom of heaven has been imparted, but not to those.

John 3:3“In truth I tell you,” exclaimed Jesus, “unless a person is reborn, they cannot see the kingdom of God.”

John 6:44“No one can come to me, unless the Father who sent me draws him to me; and I will raise him up at the Last day.

John 8:51In truth I tell you, if anyone lays my message to heart, he will never really die.”

John 10:26But you do not believe me, because you are not of my flock.

John 14:26but the helper – the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name – will teach you all things, and will recall to your minds all that I have 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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