1 Corinthians 2:13
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.
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
Which things also we speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Spirit teacheth; combining spiritual things with spiritual words.
which things also we speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Holy Spirit, with spiritual things spiritual things comparing,
And these are the things which we say, not in the language of man's wisdom, but in words given to us by the Spirit, judging the things of the spirit by the help of the Spirit.
Cross References
For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave …
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross …
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you …
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit …
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither …
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
And did all eat the same spiritual meat;
But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.