1 Corinthians 2

Proclaiming Christ Crucified

1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. Witness: 2 Timothy 1:8. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 1:17, 2:4, 2:13, Exodus 4:10, Romans 16:18

2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. Salvation: Galatians 6:14. References Jesus: John 17:3. Cross: Galatians 3:1

3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 13:4, 13:9

4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: Word: 1 Corinthians 1:17, 4:20, Colossians 2:4, 2 Peter 2:18. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 2:13, Romans 15:19, 1 Thessalonians 1:5. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 2:1, Galatians 1:10, 2 Peter 1:16 +5

5 That your faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1). should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. References God: 1 Corinthians 3:6, Acts 16:14, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 6:7. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 1:17, 2 Corinthians 12:9

The Wisdom of the Spirit

6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 1:28, 2:8, Matthew 5:48, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, Hebrews 5:14, James 3:15, 1 Peter 5:10 +3

7 But we speak the wisdom of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Glory: 1 Peter 1:11, 5:1, 5:10, 2 Peter 1:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:2, Matthew 11:25, 13:35, Ephesians 1:4, 2 Timothy 1:9, Revelation 13:8 +5

8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of gloryGlory: δόξα (Doxa). The Greek doxa (δόξα) means glory, splendor, or magnificence—the radiant manifestation of God's perfection. Christ revealed the Father's glory: 'we beheld his glory' (John 1:14).. Glory: Acts 7:2, James 2:1. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 2:6, John 16:3, Acts 13:27, 2 Corinthians 3:14

9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that loveLove: ἀγάπη (Agape). The Greek agape (ἀγάπη) denotes self-sacrificial, unconditional love—the highest form of love, characterizing God's nature (1 John 4:8) and the love Christians are called to demonstrate. him. References God: Isaiah 64:4, Hebrews 11:16. Love: John 3:16, Romans 8:28, James 1:12, 2:5, 1 John 4:19. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:19, Isaiah 65:17, Matthew 25:34 +5

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers.: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. Spirit: Luke 10:21, John 14:26, 16:13, Ephesians 3:5, 1 Peter 1:12. Parallel theme: Job 12:22, Matthew 13:11, 16:17, Galatians 1:12, Ephesians 3:3 +5

11 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. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 2:10, Proverbs 20:27. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:10, 20:5, Jeremiah 17:9

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. References God: 2 Corinthians 4:4, Revelation 22:6. Spirit: Romans 8:1, Ephesians 2:2, James 4:5. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 2:6, 3:22, Romans 8:32, 1 John 2:20, 2:27 +5

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the HolyHoly: ἅγιος (Hagios). The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work. Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 2:4, 2:14, Colossians 3:16. Word: 1 Corinthians 1:17. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 2:1

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. References God: 1 Corinthians 1:18. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 2:12, 15:44, 15:46, Jude 1:19. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:6, John 12:37, James 3:15, 1 John 2:20, 2:27 +5

15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. Judgment: Proverbs 28:5. Spirit: 1 Corinthians 3:1, 14:37, Galatians 6:1, 1 John 4:1. Parallel theme: Philippians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Hebrews 5:14 +3

16 For who hath known the mind of the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint., that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. References Lord: Jeremiah 23:18, John 15:15, Romans 11:34. Parallel theme: Job 15:8, 22:2, 40:2