1 Corinthians 2:14
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
15Whereas the spiritual man discerneth all things, yet is himself discerned by no one.
Cross References
Matthew 13:11And He answered them, saying, Because it is granted unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not granted:
John 3:3Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily verily I tell thee, Unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 6:44No one can come to me, unless 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 one keep my word, he shall never see death.
John 10:26But ye believe not; because ye are not of my sheep: for as I said unto you, my sheep hear my voice,
John 14:26But the comforter, that is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said unto 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 →