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.For what man knoweth the things of a man — All the inmost recesses of his mind; although men are all of one nature, and so may the more easily know one another.So the things of God knoweth no one but the Spirit — Who, consequently, is God. read more
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.Now we have received, not the spirit of the world — This spirit is not properly received; for the men of the world always had it. But Christians receive the Spirit of God, which before they had not. read more
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.Which also we speak — As well as know.In words taught by the Holy Spirit — Such are all the words of scripture. How high a regard ought we, then, to retain for them! Explaining spiritual things by spiritual words; or, adapting spiritual words to spiritual things - Being taught of the Spirit to express the things of the Spirit. read more
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 — That is, every man who hath not the Spirit; who has no other way of obtaining knowledge, but by his senses and natural understanding.Receiveth not — Does not understand or conceive.The things of the Spirit — The things revealed by the Spirit of God, whether relating to his nature or his kingdom.For they are... read more
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.But the spiritual man — He that hath the Spirit. Discerneth all the things of God whereof we have been speaking.Yet he himself is discerned by no man — No natural men. They neither understand what he is, nor what he says. read more
6. Howbeit Notwithstanding all this depreciation of sophia. Perfect Not to the carnal or babes, (1 Corinthians 3:1,) but to the adult, (for such is the meaning of the word perfect) in Christ, and who are, therefore, called spiritual, 1 Corinthians 2:15, and who have attained a higher Christian life. The carnal, 1 Corinthians 3:3, are under influence of evil passions, 1 Corinthians 3:4, are to be rebuked for sin, 1 Corinthians 3:17, and threatened with judgment, 1 Corinthians... read more
7. Wisdom of God Note on 1 Corinthians 1:17. read more
8. Had they known it How far they were ignorant, and how far their ignorance was an excuse, is discussed in note on Luke 23:34. Lord of glory An epithet too lofty for a mere man. read more
9. Written Isaiah 64:4 paraphrased by Paul, and adapted to his purpose. The words, of course, describe not the future happiness of the redeemed in heaven, but their present. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Corinthians 2:10
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.But God hath revealed — Yea, and "freely given," 1 Corinthians 2:12.Them to us — Even inconceivable peace, and joy unspeakable.By his Spirit — Who intimately and fully knows them.For the Spirit searcheth even the deep things of God — Be they ever so hidden and mysterious; the depths both of his nature and his kingdom. read more