1 Corinthians 3:1

New Century Version

Brothers and sisters, in the past I could not talk to you as I talk to spiritual people. I had to talk to you as I would to people without the Spirit—babies in Christ.

Cross References

Hebrews 5:13

Anyone who lives on milk is still a baby and knows nothing about right teaching.

1 Corinthians 2:6

However, I speak a wisdom to those who are mature. But this wisdom is not from this world or from the rulers of this world, who are losing their power.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, do not think like children. In evil things be like babies, but in your thinking you should be like adults.

Romans 7:14

We know that the law is spiritual, but I am not spiritual since sin rules me as if I were its slave.

1 John 2:12

I write to you, dear children, because your sins are forgiven through Christ.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if someone in your group does something wrong, you who are spiritual should go to that person and gently help make him right again. But be careful, because you might be tempted to sin, too.

Matthew 16:23

Then Jesus said to Peter, “Go away from me, Satan! You are not helping me! You don’t care about the things of God, but only about the things people think are important.”

1 Corinthians 14:37

Those who think they are prophets or spiritual persons should understand that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.