1 Corinthians 2:11

For who among men knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God except God’s Spirit.

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In The King James Version

For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

In Context

10But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.

12But we received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from God, that we might know the things that were freely given to us by God.

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Cross References

Proverbs 14:10The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.

Proverbs 20:27The spirit of man is the LORD’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.

Romans 11:33Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!

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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