1 Corinthians 3:1

Good News Translation

As a matter of fact, my friends, I could not talk to you as I talk to people who have the Spirit; I had to talk to you as though you belonged to this world, as children in the Christian faith.

Cross References

Matthew 16:23

Jesus turned around and said to Peter, “Get away from me, Satan! You are an obstacle in my way, because these thoughts of yours don't come from God, but from human nature.”

Romans 7:14

We know that the Law is spiritual; but I am a mortal, sold as a slave to sin.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Do not be like children in your thinking, my friends; be children so far as evil is concerned, but be grown up in your thinking.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If anyone supposes he is God's messenger or has a spiritual gift, he must realize that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.

1 Corinthians 2:6

Yet I do proclaim a message of wisdom to those who are spiritually mature. But it is not the wisdom that belongs to this world or to the powers that rule this world—powers that are losing their power.

Galatians 6:1

My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

Hebrews 5:13

Anyone who has to drink milk is still a child, without any experience in the matter of right and wrong.

1 John 2:12

I write to you, my children, because your sins are forgiven for the sake of Christ.