1 Corinthians 2:14
But the intellectual man receives not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him; and he is not able to know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
15But the spiritual man discerns all things, and is himself discerned by no one.
Cross References
Matthew 13:11He responding said to them, Because it has been given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it has not been given.
John 3:3Jesus responded and said to him, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, unless any one may be born from above, he is not able to see the kingdom of God.
John 6:44No one is able to come unto me, unless the Father who sent me may draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day.
John 8:51Truly, truly, I say unto you, if any one may keep my word, he may never see death.
John 10:26But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep.
John 14:26but the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all things, which I spoke 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 →