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Accessing God's Mind in Christ
Commentators explain that Paul first quotes Isaiah 40:13 to establish that no one can naturally know God's thoughts. He then makes the radical claim that believers can access this divine perspective because 'we have the mind of Christ.' This means Christians, through the Holy Spirit, can understand God's values, plans, and wisdom as revealed in Jesus.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 2:16
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 2:16
For who hath known the mind of the Lord (Τις γαρ εγνω νουν Κυριου; ). Quotation from Isa 40:13.
That he should inst…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 2:16
19th Century
Bishop
For.—This is the proof that the enlightened spiritual man cannot be judged by anyone who is not thus enlightened. Who (thus un…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 2:16
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
On 1 Corinthians 2:16
16th Century
Theologian
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,
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John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 2:16
17th Century
Pastor
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
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…