1 Corinthians 2:12
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us by God.
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John 16:14He shall glorify me: for he shall take what is mine, and shall show it to you.
Romans 8:5For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.
Romans 8:32He who did not spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also, with him, freely give us all things?
1 Corinthians 2:6Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are being brought to nothing:
2 Corinthians 4:4For the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, lest they should see the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God.
James 4:5Do you think that the scripture speaks in vain when it says, The spirit he made to dwell in us tends toward envious desires?
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 →