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1 Corinthians 2:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 2:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 2:11

Theological / Devotional

Spirit of man. A man’s private thoughts, desires, intentions, and plans are fully known and understood only by himself. No fellow mortal can know them unless the man himself chooses to reveal them. If he does decide to reveal his ideas, thoughts and plans to others, they can know and understand only as much as is opened up to them.

No man. Literally, “no one,” thus including beings such as angels.

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