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1 Corinthians 2

1 And I, brethren, when I came unto you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • when I came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • with G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • excellency G5247 (ὑπεροχή) — prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character)
  • of speech G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • of wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • declaring G2605 (καταγγέλλω) — to proclaim, promulgate
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • the testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the testimony G3142 (μαρτύριον) — something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

2 For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I determined G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • to know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • any thing G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • save G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • him G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • crucified G4717 (σταυρόω) — to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness

3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • weakness G769 (ἀσθένεια) — feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty
  • fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • trembling G5156 (τρόμος) — a "trembling", i.e. quaking with fear

4 And my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • speech G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • speech G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • preaching G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • preaching G2782 (κήρυγμα) — a proclamation (especially of the gospel; by implication, the gospel itself)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • enticing G3981 (πειθός) — persuasive
  • words G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of man’s G442 (ἀνθρώπινος) — human
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • demonstration G585 (ἀπόδειξις) — manifestation
  • of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

5 that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • should not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • stand G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

6 We speak wisdom, however, among them that are fullgrown: yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Howbeit G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • we speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that are perfect G5046 (τέλειος) — complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with ) completeness
  • yet G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • the wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • of this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • world G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • nor G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • of the princes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the princes G758 (ἄρχων) — a first (in rank or power)
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • come to nought G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively

7 but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, even the wisdom that hath been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds unto our glory:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • we speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • the wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • a mystery G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
  • the hidden G613 (ἀποκρύπτω) — to conceal away (i.e. fully); figuratively, to keep secret
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • ordained G4309 (προορίζω) — to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
  • before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

8 which none of the rulers of this world hath known: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • none G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • of the princes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the princes G758 (ἄρχων) — a first (in rank or power)
  • of this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • world G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • knew G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • had G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • they known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • they would G4717 (σταυρόω) — to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • not G302 (ἄν)
  • have crucified G4717 (σταυρόω) — to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • of glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

9 but as it is written, Things which eye saw not, and ear heard not, And which entered not into the heart of man, Whatsoever things God prepared for them that love him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • Eye G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • hath G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • nor G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • ear G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • neither G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • have entered G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • the things which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath prepared G2090 (ἑτοιμάζω) — to prepare
  • for them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

10 But unto us God revealed them through the Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
  • unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • searcheth G2045 (ἐρευνάω) — to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • yea G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the deep things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the deep things G899 (βάθος) — profundity, i.e. (by implication) extent; (figuratively) mystery
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

11 For who among men knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of the man, which is in him? even so the things of God none knoweth, save the Spirit of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • knoweth G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • the things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of a man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • save G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • the spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.

12 But we received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God; that we might know the things that were freely given to us of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • the spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we might know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • the things that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • are freely given G5483 (χαρίζομαι) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
  • to us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…

13 Which things also we speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Spirit teacheth; combining spiritual things with spiritual words.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Which things G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • we speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the words G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • which man’s G442 (ἀνθρώπινος) — human
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • teacheth G1318 (διδακτός) — (subjectively) instructed, or (objectively) communicated by teaching
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • which G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • comparing G4793 (συγκρίνω) — to judge of one thing in connection with another, i.e. combine (spiritual ideas with appropriate expressions) or collate (one person with another by way of co…
  • spiritual things G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
  • with spiritual G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious

14 Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the natural G5591 (ψυχικός) — sensitive, i.e. animate (in distinction on the one hand from , which is the higher or renovated nature; and on the other from , which is the lower or bestial…
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • receiveth G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • the things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • they are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • foolishness G3472 (μωρία) — silliness, i.e. absurdity
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • neither G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • he know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • they are spiritually G4153 (πνευματικῶς) — non-physically, i.e. divinely, figuratively
  • discerned G350 (ἀνακρίνω) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine

15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, and he himself is judged of no man.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • is spiritual G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • judgeth G350 (ἀνακρίνω) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • yet G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he himself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • is judged G350 (ἀνακρίνω) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing

16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • hath known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • the mind G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he may instruct G4822 (συμβιβάζω) — causative (by reduplication) of the base of ); to drive together, i.e. unite (in association or affection), (mentally) to infer, show, teach
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus