Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 1 Corinthians 2:13

"Which things also we speak, not in words which man`s wisdom teacheth, but which the Spirit teacheth; combining spiritual things with spiritual [words]." — 1 Corinthians 2:13 (ASV)

Paul now reverts to the nature of his own ministry (cf. vv.4–5). He and other associates do not speak “in words taught... by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit,” as they express spiritual truths in words conveying the real spiritual truth. Again, the contrast is between human wisdom and wisdom from God.