1 Corinthians 2:12 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

But we 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 by God.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now we have not received the spirit [that belongs to] the world, but the [Holy] Spirit Who is from God, [given to us] that we might realize and comprehend and appreciate the gifts [of divine favor and blessing so freely and lavishly] bestowed on us by God.

American Standard Version (1901)

But we received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God; that we might know the things that were freely given to us of God.

Common English Bible

We haven’t received the world’s spirit but God’s Spirit so that we can know the things given to us by God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But we have not received the spirit of this world, but the Spirit who is of God, so that we may understand the things that have been given to us by God.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Now we have received not the spirit of this world, but the Spirit that is of God; that we may know the things that are given us from God.

1 Corinthians 2:12 Cross References

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:32

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?

1 Corinthians 1:27

but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put to shame them that are wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;

1 Corinthians 2:6

Howbeit we speak wisdom among the perfect: yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, which are coming to nought:

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

2 Corinthians 4:4

in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.

Ephesians 2:2

wherein aforetime ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience;

James 4:5

Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?

1 John 2:20

And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

1 John 2:27

And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him.

Revelation 12:9

And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him.

Revelation 22:6

And he said unto me, These words are faithful and true: and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly come to pass.