American Standard Version (ASV) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Spirit teacheth; combining spiritual things with spiritual words .
Amplified Bible (AMP) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 And we are setting these truths forth in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the [Holy] Spirit, combining and interpreting spiritual truths with spiritual language [to those who possess the Holy Spirit].
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Common English Bible (CEB) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 These are the things we are talking about—not with words taught by human wisdom but with words taught by the Spirit—we are interpreting spiritual things to spiritual people.
English Standard Version (ESV) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.
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Good News Translation (GNT) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 So then, we do not speak in words taught by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, as we explain spiritual truths to those who have the Spirit.
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 We don’t speak about these things using teachings that are based on intellectual arguments like people do. Instead, we use the Spirit’s teachings. We explain spiritual things to those who have the Spirit.
King James Version (KJV) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 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.
New Century Version (NCV) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 And we speak about these things, not with words taught us by human wisdom but with words taught us by the Spirit. And so we explain spiritual truths to spiritual people.
New International Version (NIV) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.
New King James Version (NKJV) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
New Living Translation (NLT) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 When we tell you this, we do not use words of human wisdom. We speak words given to us by the Spirit, using the Spirit’s words to explain spiritual truths.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who possess the Spirit.
The Message Bible (MSG) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 We don’t have to rely on the world’s guesses and opinions. We didn’t learn this by reading books or going to school; we learned it from God, who taught us person-to-person through Jesus, and we’re passing it on to you in the same firsthand, personal way.
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) – 1 Corinthians 2:13 which things also we speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Holy Spirit, with spiritual things spiritual things comparing,
Reflection
Apostle Paul is discusses the importance of the Holy Spirit in revealing spiritual truth to believers. He argues that the wisdom of God is not something that can be comprehended by human understanding alone, but rather must be revealed by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, when he and other teachers speak about spiritual matters, they do not rely on their own human wisdom or rhetorical skills, but on the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
