Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 2:13

1 Corinthians chapter 2 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.12But 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.

v.13This passage

v.14Now 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

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:2

    For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

  • 1 Peter 1:12

    To whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced unto you through them that preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.

  • Luke 12:12

    for the Holy Spirit shall teach you in that very hour what ye ought to say.

  • Ephesians 5:19

    speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;

  • 1 Corinthians 1:17

    For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

  • 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.