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For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For who hath known the mind of the Lord (Τις γαρ εγνω νουν Κυριου; ). Quotation from Isa 40:13.

That he should inst…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For who has known, etc. This passage is quoted from Isaiah 40:13. The interrogative form is a strong mode of denying that anyone has ever …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For.—This is the proof that the enlightened spiritual man cannot be judged by anyone who is not thus enlightened. Who (thus un…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

This verse confirms the thought of v.15 by quoting the LXX of Isa 40:13. The quotation in the form of a question casts doubt on the possibility of …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For who hath known? It is probable that Paul had an eye to what we read in the 40th chapter of Isaiah. The Prophet there asks,

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For who has known the mind of the Lord
The deep counsels of his heart, the scheme of salvation by Jesus Christ, as d…

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

Previously, the Apostle had said, “We speak wisdom among the perfect.” Therefore, after indicating that it is a mark of this wisdom not to be known…

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