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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 by God.
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A Tale of Two Spirits
Paul draws a sharp contrast between two sources of understanding. Commentators explain that the 'spirit of the world' refers to human wisdom, philosophy, and carnal thinking. In contrast, believers have received the 'Spirit which is from God.' This isn't an impersonal force but the personal Holy Spirit, who provides a completely different foundation for knowledge and life.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
But we (ημεις δε). We Christians like
us (ημιν) in verse 10 of the revelation, but particularly Paul and t…
19th Century
Anglican
We.—This must not be confined to the Apostles exclusively. Though referring primarily to them, it includes all the members of the …
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“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…
16th Century
Protestant
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world. He heightens by contrast the certainty he had mentioned. “The Spirit of revelation,” he…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now we have received not the spirit of the world Meaning either Satan, the god of the world, the spirit that is in i…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
