1 Corinthians 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 2:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that ar..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 2:12 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 2:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is pastoral surgery on a gifted, divided, messy church — addressing factions, immorality, lawsuits, worship chaos, and doubts about resurrection. It contains the love chapter read at countless weddings and the Bible's fullest teaching on spiritual gifts and the resurrection body.
Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 2:12
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:12: now, god, might
“I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:12: now, god, might
“And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:12: now, god, know
“And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:12: now, god, might
“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:12: now, received, might
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