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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.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

But we (ημεις δε). We Christians like

us (ημιν) in verse 10 of the revelation, but particularly Paul and t…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Now we have received: we who are Christians, and especially we the apostles. The following verse shows that he had himself and the other a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

We.—This must not be confined to the Apostles exclusively. Though referring primarily to them, it includes all the members of the …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“For” introduces an illustration that shows that the spiritual wisdom and truths of God can be understood only through the Holy Spirit, just as hum…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world. He heightens by contrast the certainty he had mentioned. “The Spirit of revelation,” he…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now we have received not the spirit of the world
Meaning either Satan, the god of the world, the spirit that is in i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God has revealed true wisdom to us by His Spirit. Here is a proof of the Divine authority of the Holy Scriptures (2 Peter 1:21). In pro…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having explained the wisdom he speaks among the perfect, the Apostle now gives the reason for that explanation. He does this first as it relates to…

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