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.”

"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
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What does 1 Corinthians 2:14 mean?

1 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV) - "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." The verse 1 Corinthians 2:14, from the King James Version of the Bible, is a…

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The Spiritual Discernment: A Journey Beyond Human Understanding

In the book of 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul addresses a critical divide between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom imparted by the Spirit of God. Paul declares in 1 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV), "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are…

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A Prayer for Spiritual Discernment and Revelation

O Heavenly Father, Creator of all things, I humbly come before You with a heart yearning for understanding and clarity. As I reflect upon the profound truth found in 1 Corinthians 2:14, I recognize the significance of spiritual discernment in my life, a precious gift bestowed…

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1 Corinthians 14:32 - "And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets."
2 Corinthians 11:14 - "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
1 Corinthians 14:40 - "Let all things be done decently and in order."
1 Corinthians 16:14 - "Let all your things be done with charity."
1 Corinthians 1:14 - "I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;"
1 Corinthians 14:38 - "But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant."
1 Corinthians 14:1 - "Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy."
1 Corinthians 14:17 - "For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified."
1 Corinthians 14:33 - "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints."
1 Corinthians 10:14 - "Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry."