1 Corinthians 2:16

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

[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]

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.