1 Corinthians 2:12
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.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul came not with words of eloquent wisdom but in weakness, fear, and trembling so that faith would rest on God's power not human wisdom. He speaks God's wisdom in a mystery once hidden but now revealed through the Spirit. …
Other Translations
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.
And we the spirit of the world did not receive, but the Spirit that <FI>is<Fi> of God, that we may know the things conferred by God on us,
But we have not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which comes from God, so that we may have knowledge of the things which are freely given to us by God.
Cross References
He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew …
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but …
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the …
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, …
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him …
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak …
Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes …