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
But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach …
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he …
They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know …
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: …
And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent …
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 …