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1 Corinthians 2:14

The unspiritual man rejects the teachings of God’s Spirit; for him it is folly. He cannot understand it, for it is spiritually discerned,

Montgomery New Testament

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

13Of these high themes we speak in words not taught by human philosophy, but by the Spirit; interpreting spiritual things to spiritual men.

15But the spiritual man discerns everything, yet is himself discerned by no one.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:11"Why do you speak to them in parables?" Jesus answered. "To you it has been granted to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven; but to them it has not been granted.

John 3:3"In very truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that unless a man is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

John 6:44answered Jesus; "no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him; then I will raise him up on the last day.

John 8:51"In solemn truth I tell you that if any one obeys my teaching he shall never behold death."

John 10:26"But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep.

John 14:26"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and bring to your remembrance everything that I have told 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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