1 Corinthians 2:14
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are folly to him: and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
15But the spiritual man discerneth indeed all things, though himself is discernible by no man.
Cross References
Matthew 13:11And he answered and said unto them, Because to you it is given 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 unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 6:44No man can come to me, except the Father who hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 8:51Verily, verily, I say unto you, If any man observe my saying, he shall never see death to all eternity.
John 10:26But ye believe not, for ye are not of my sheep, as I told you.
John 14:26But the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, which I have spoken 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 →