1 Corinthians 2:16 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹⁶ [Isa. 40:13 says], “For who knows [what is in] the Lord’s mind? And who is capable of instructing Him?” But we have the mind of Christ. [Note: The “we” may refer to the apostles, who had the gift of inspiration (See verse 12), or to all Christians who have spiritual discernment]

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ For who has known or understood the mind (the counsels and purposes) of the Lord so as to guide and instruct Him and give Him knowledge? But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart. [Isa. 40:13.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ “Who has known the mind of the Lord, who will advise him?” But we have the mind of Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ For who has known the mind of the Lord, so that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

1 Corinthians 2:16 Cross References

John 15:15

You [apostles] did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you to go and bear much fruit [i.e., through their evangelizing], and that your fruit should last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask Him for in my name [i.e. by my authority].

Romans 11:34

[Note: The following are rhetorical questions raised from their reading of the Old Testament]. For who has known [what goes on in] the Lord’s mind? Or, who has been His advisor?

1 Corinthians 12:8

For one person is given the [supernatural] message of wisdom through the Holy Spirit; another person is given the [supernatural] message of knowledge by means of the same Holy Spirit.