1 Corinthians 2:14
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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.”1 Corinthians 2:14
What Does 1 Corinthians 2:14 Mean?
1 Corinthians 2:14 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 14 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 2:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 1:18“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”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.”John 1:5“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”Matthew 13:11“He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.”Romans 8:7“Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.”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.”Hebrews 5:14“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”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.”1 Corinthians 15:46“Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.”Jude 1:19“These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.”James 3:15“This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.”John 14:17“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”1 Corinthians 3:1“And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.”John 6:44“No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.”John 10:26“But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.”1 Corinthians 2:12“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 John 2:20“But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.”Proverbs 14:6“A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.”1 Corinthians 15:44“It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.”Psalms 25:14“The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.”
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