1 Corinthians 2:12
But we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God; in order that we may know the things which have been graciously given unto us from God.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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John 16:14He will glorify me: because He will receive from mine, and proclaim them unto you.
Romans 8:5For those being in harmony with depravity, do mind the things of depravity, and those in harmony with the Spirit, the things of the Spirit:
Romans 8:32Indeed he who spared not his own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not with him, freely give us all things?
1 Corinthians 2:6But we speak wisdom among the perfect: not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nought:
2 Corinthians 4:4in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who believe not, in order that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, may not shine on them.
James 4:5Whether do you think that the scripture says in vain, The spirit who dwells in us fights against envy?
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 →