1 Corinthians 2:16
“For who hath knowen the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? But we haue the mind of Christ.”
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1 Corinthians 2:16 Context
14But the naturall man receiueth not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishnesse vnto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15But he that is spirituall, iudgeth all things, yet he himselfe is iudged of no man. 16For who hath knowen the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? But we haue the mind of Christ.
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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 2:16
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
- King James Version
For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Christ.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For who has knowledge of the mind of the Lord, so as to be his teacher? But we have the mind of Christ.
- Basic English Bible
For who has known the mind of [the] Lord, who shall instruct him? But *we* have the mind of Christ.
- Darby Bible
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
- Webster's Bible
For who has penetrated the mind of the Lord, and will instruct Him? But *we* have the mind of Christ.
- Weymouth Bible
For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him? But we have Christ's mind.
- World English Bible
As it is writun, And who knew the wit of the Lord, or who tauyte hym? And we han the wit of Crist.
- Wycliffe Bible
for who did know the mind of the Lord that he shall instruct Him? and we -- we have the mind of Christ.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Commentary for 1 Corinthians 2:16
1 Corinthians 2:16 Inspirational Image
Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 2:16
2:16 Who - What natural man. We - Spiritual men; apostles in particular. Have - Know, understand. The mind of Christ - Concerning the whole plan of gospel salvation. #Isaiah 40:13
People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 2:16
1Co 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? etc. No man, not even the most spiritual, knows the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him. If there was such a one, he, and he only, might instruct those who have the mind of Christ. Two things are learned from this chapter: (1) There is a divine wisdom or philosophy. (2) This divine wisdom, or mystery, is an absurdity or perplexity to the world, but the wisdom of God to the saints.