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The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For God has revealed it to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But to us God revealed them through the Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For God has unveiled them and revealed them to us through the [Holy] Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things [diligently], even [sounding and measuring] the [profound] depths of God [the divine counsels and things far beyond human understanding]. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now God has revealed these things to us by the Spirit, since the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now God has revealed these things to us by the Spirit, for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> But unto us God revealed them through the Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God's Spirit has shown you everything. His Spirit finds out everything, even what is deep in the mind of God. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> But unto us God revealed them through the Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God has revealed those things to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches everything, especially the deep things of God. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> But it was to us that God made known his secret by means of his Spirit. The Spirit searches everything, even the hidden depths of God's purposes. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> But God has revealed those things to us by his Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the deep things of God. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> God has revealed these to us by the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But to us God revealed it through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But God hath revealed them to us by his Spirit; for the Spirit searcheth all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For us, however, God has drawn aside the veil through the teaching of the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, including the depths of the divine nature.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But God has revealed it to us by His Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but God revealed [them] to us through His Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For God has revealed it to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but to us did God reveal them through His Spirit, for the Spirit all things doth search, even the depths of God, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And God has revealed to us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, and the deep things of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But to us God hath revealed them, by this Spirit. For the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But God has revealed these things to us through his Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But God has revealed them to us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit, for The Spirit searches into everything, even the depths of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But God has revealed them to us through his Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But God has revealed them to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But to us hath God revealed them by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth out all things, even the depths of God. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> this is what God has revealed to us by his spirit: for the spirit penetrates into all things, even the profound counsels of God. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For us, however, God has drawn aside the veil through the teaching of the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, including the depths of the divine nature. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searcheth all things ?even the deep things of God. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But God hath revealed them to us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, even the deep things of God. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=351" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/2.htm">Spiritual Wisdom</a> …9Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 10<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/601.htm" title="601: apekalypsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.">has revealed it</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: Hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to us</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: To (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2045.htm" title="2045: erauna (V-PIA-3S) -- To search diligently, examine. Apparently from ereo; to seek, i.e. to investigate.">searches</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all things,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/899.htm" title="899: bathē (N-ANP) -- From the same as bathus; profundity, i.e. extent; mystery.">deep things</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 11For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27</a> And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5</a> which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. <a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20</a> You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a> And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. <a href="/isaiah/64-4.htm">Isaiah 64:4</a> From ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. <a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13-14</a> Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33-34</a> O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” <a href="/proverbs/20-27.htm">Proverbs 20:27</a> The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being. <a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Jeremiah 33:3</a> Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. <a href="/daniel/2-22.htm">Daniel 2:22</a> He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a> At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. <a href="/john/3-34.htm">John 3:34</a> For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">1 John 4:13</a> By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But God has revealed them to us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.God.<a href="/1_corinthians/14-30.htm">1 Corinthians 14:30</a> If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.<a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.<a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25-27</a> At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes… by.<a href="/isaiah/48-16.htm">Isaiah 48:16</a> Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.<a href="/isaiah/59-21.htm">Isaiah 59:21</a> As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.<a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.the Spirit.<a href="/1_corinthians/2-11.htm">1 Corinthians 2:11</a> 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.<a href="/1_corinthians/12-8.htm">1 Corinthians 12:8-11</a> For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; … <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26,27</a> Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered… the deep.<a href="/job/12-22.htm">Job 12:22</a> He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.<a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Psalm 92:5,6</a> O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep… <a href="/daniel/2-22.htm">Daniel 2:22</a> He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/2-3.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/luke/10-15.htm">Depths</a> <a href="/romans/11-4.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/acts/16-27.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">However</a> <a href="/romans/1-6.htm">Including</a> <a href="/romans/14-21.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Searcheth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/15-14.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Depths</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">However</a> <a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Including</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Searcheth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-11.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-4.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 2</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-1.htm">Paul declares that his preaching, </a> 4. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">though it bring not excellence of speech, or of human wisdom, </a> 5. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-5.htm">yet consists in the power of God;</a> 6. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">and so far excels the wisdom of this world, that the natural man cannot understand it.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. This phrase emphasizes the divine source of revelation. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the wisdom of God, which is distinct from human wisdom. The "us" refers to the apostles and believers who receive understanding through the Holy Spirit. This aligns with Jesus' promise in <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> that the Spirit of truth will guide believers into all truth. The Spirit's role in revelation is crucial, as human intellect alone cannot comprehend God's mysteries. This revelation is not new doctrine but the unveiling of God's eternal plan, hidden in ages past but now made known through Christ (<a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5</a>).The Spirit searches all things, The Holy Spirit's omniscience is highlighted here. The term "searches" implies a thorough and complete understanding, not a need to discover, as God is all-knowing. This reflects the Spirit's role in discerning and revealing God's will and purposes. The Spirit's searching is not limited to superficial knowledge but extends to all aspects of creation and divine truth. This is consistent with <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>, where God's intimate knowledge of all things is celebrated. The Spirit's searching ensures that believers have access to the fullness of God's wisdom.even the deep things of God. The "deep things of God" refer to the profound and often incomprehensible aspects of God's nature and plans. These are truths that go beyond human understanding and are accessible only through divine revelation. This phrase underscores the depth and richness of God's wisdom, which is far beyond human grasp (<a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>). The Spirit's ability to reveal these deep things is a testament to His divine nature and unity with the Father and the Son. This revelation is not just for intellectual understanding but for spiritual growth and maturity, enabling believers to live in accordance with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth, providing guidance and teaching on spiritual wisdom and understanding. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, who reveals the deep things of God to believers, enabling them to understand divine truths. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, a diverse and often troubled congregation in a major Greek city known for its commerce and immorality.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit_in_revelation.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit in Revelation</a> The Holy Spirit is essential for understanding God's wisdom, which is beyond human comprehension. Believers should seek the Spirit's guidance in their study of Scripture and daily life. <a href="/topical/t/the_depth_of_god's_wisdom.htm">The Depth of God's Wisdom</a> God's wisdom is profound and infinite. Christians are encouraged to delve deeper into their relationship with God, trusting the Spirit to reveal more of His nature and will. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> The Spirit enables believers to discern spiritual truths. This discernment is crucial for living a life that aligns with God's purposes and resisting worldly influences. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_understanding.htm">Dependence on God for Understanding</a> Human wisdom is limited. Believers must rely on God, through the Holy Spirit, to gain true understanding and insight into His plans and purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_revelation.htm">The Transformative Power of Revelation</a> As the Spirit reveals God's truths, believers are transformed in their thinking and actions, becoming more Christ-like and effective in their witness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 2</a> <a href="/q/why_do_christians_interpret_the_bible_differently.htm">If the Holy Spirit guides believers, why do Christians interpret the Bible in so many different ways?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_lord's_prayer's_meaning.htm">Is speaking in tongues required for Christian salvation?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_names_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">What are the names of the Holy Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what_gender_is_the_holy_spirit.htm">What gender is the Holy Spirit?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) But God hath revealed them unto us.--Here the emphatic word is "us." The latter part of <a href="/context/1_corinthians/2-8.htm" title="Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.">1Corinthians 2:8-9</a> are parenthetical, and the sense goes back to the beginning of <a href="/1_corinthians/2-8.htm" title="Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.">1Corinthians 2:8</a>. "None of the princes of this age know these things, but God hath revealed them unto us His apostles and teachers" (<a href="/matthew/13-11.htm" title="He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.">Matthew 13:11</a>; <a href="/matthew/16-17.htm" title="And Jesus answered and said to him, Blessed are you, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood has not revealed it to you, but my Father which is in heaven.">Matthew 16:17</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm" title="It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.">2Corinthians 12:1</a>). This revelation of spiritual truth is made by the Holy Spirit of God to our spirits (<a href="/romans/8-16.htm" title="The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:">Romans 8:16</a>). The Apostle gives two proofs that the Apostles have this knowledge, and that the Holy Spirit is the source of it: 1. (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/2-10.htm" title="But God has revealed them to us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.">1Corinthians 2:10-11</a>), because the Holy Spirit alone is capable of imparting this knowledge; and 2. (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/2-12.htm" title="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.">1Corinthians 2:12-16</a>), because the Holy Spirit has been given to us the Apostles. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - But God hath revealed them unto us. They are secret no longer, but are "mysteries which now it is given us to know" (<a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a>). By his Spirit. The Spirit guides into all truth (<a href="/john/13-16.htm">John 13:16</a>). In ch. 12:8-11 St. Paul attributes every gift of wisdom directly to him. Searcheth. "How unsearchable are his judgments!" (<a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a>). Yea, the deep things of God. This expression, "The depths of God," passed into the cant expression of the Gnostics, and it may be with reference to their misuse of it that St. John uses the phrase, "The depths of Satan" (<a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Revelation 2:24</a>). "Oh, the depth," etc.! (<a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has revealed [it] ἀπεκάλυψεν (apekalypsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_601.htm">Strong's 601: </a> To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose. to us Ἡμῖν (Hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit. Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. The Τὸ (To) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. searches ἐραυνᾷ (erauna) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2045.htm">Strong's 2045: </a> To search diligently, examine. Apparently from ereo; to seek, i.e. to investigate. all things, πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. deep [ things ] βάθη (bathē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> From the same as bathus; profundity, i.e. extent; mystery. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 2:10 But to us God revealed them through (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 2:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 2:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 2:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 2:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>