1 Corinthians 2:14
Now the natural man does not receive the things of God's Spirit, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
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In Context
15But he who is spiritual discerns all things, and he himself is judged by no one.
Cross References
Matthew 13:11And he answered them, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but it is not given to them.
John 3:3Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the Kingdom of God."
John 6:44No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up in the last day.
John 8:51Truly, truly, I tell you, if a person keeps my word, he will never see death."
John 10:26But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep.
John 14:26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said 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 →