1 Corinthians 2:12
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.”1 Corinthians 2:12
What Does 1 Corinthians 2:12 Mean?
1 Corinthians 2:12 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Spiritual Gifts, and Holy Spirit.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 2:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 John 4:4“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”Romans 8:15“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”1 John 2:27“But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”Romans 8:5“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.”1 John 2:20“But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.”Romans 8:32“He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”1 John 5:19“And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.”1 Corinthians 2:14“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”John 3:5“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”1 John 4:6“We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.”John 3:27“John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.”John 16:14“He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.”Jeremiah 3:15“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”Romans 8:1“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”2 Corinthians 4:4“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”1 John 4:13“Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.”Micah 3:8“But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.”Colossians 1:27“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:”James 4:5“Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?”Numbers 11:17“And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.”
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