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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 2:12
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 2:12
But we (ημεις δε). We Christians like
us (ημιν) in verse 10 of the revelation, but particularly Paul and t…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 2:12
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 2:12
“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
On 1 Corinthians 2:12
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Corinthians 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
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
On 1 Corinthians 2:10–16
17th Century
Minister
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…