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We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown; yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing.
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Wisdom for the Mature
Commentators explain that when Paul speaks of wisdom for the “perfect” or “fullgrown,” he doesn’t mean sinless people or a secret elite. Rather, he is referring to spiritually mature believers who are ready for deeper truths, like adults who can eat solid food instead of just milk. This divine wisdom is understood by those whose spiritual senses have been trained, in contrast to new believers or the unsaved who might see the gospel as foolishness.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
However. But, de. This commences the second head or argument in this chapter, in which Paul shows that if human wisdom <…
Among the perfect (εν τοις τελειοις). Paul is not here drawing a distinction between exoteric and esoteric wisdom as the Gnostics …
19th Century
Anglican
Howbeit we speak wisdom.—Nevertheless, there is a wisdom in the gospel. The assertion is in Greek a more striking contras…
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In case some think that the Gospel is devoid of wisdom, Paul states that it involves a higher wisdom discernible by those who are spiritually matur…
16th Century
Protestant
We speak wisdom. So that he would not appear to despise wisdom, as unlearned and ignorant men (Acts 4:13) condemn lea…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
However we speak wisdom Though the wise philosophers among the Gentiles considered the Gospel foolishness; and thoug…
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Those who receive the doctrine of Christ as Divine, and having been enlightened by the Holy Spirit, have carefully examined it, see not only the pl…
13th Century
Catholic
After indicating the proper way to present Christian doctrine, the Apostle now shows that he followed it. In this regard, he does three things. Fir…