1 Corinthians 2

Name: 1 Corinthians
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Paul teaches about the wisdom of God and the importance of the Spirit in understanding spiritual truths.

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The Message of the Cross

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

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

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

4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

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

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 heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

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

11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13 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.

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

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

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

Commentary

In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul begins to address the issues of spiritual wisdom and knowledge that the Corinthians were struggling with. He begins by emphasizing the importance of the Spirit in understanding spiritual matters, and how the Spirit is the only one who can truly understand the things of God. He then goes on to explain that the wisdom of the world is foolishness to God, and that the only way to truly understand spiritual matters is through the Spirit. Paul then goes on to explain that the Corinthians should not rely on their own wisdom or understanding, but instead should rely on the Spirit to guide them. He also encourages them to be humble and to not think too highly of themselves, as this can lead to pride and arrogance. Finally, Paul encourages the Corinthians to be unified in their faith and to not be divided by their differences. He reminds them that they are all part of the same body, and that they should be unified in their faith and in their love for one another. Overall, Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 2 is one of humility, unity, and reliance on the Spirit. He encourages the Corinthians to rely on the Spirit for spiritual understanding, to be humble, and to be unified in their faith.