1 Corinthians 2:15 Meaning and Explanation
“But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The person guided by the Spirit can rightly discern all things, while remaining beyond the true assessment of those who lack such discernment.
What Does 1 Corinthians 2:15 Mean?
Set against the natural man, Paul describes the one who is spiritual, taught and led by the Spirit of God. Such a person is able to discern all things rightly, yet cannot be truly evaluated by those who do not share that spiritual sight.
To judge here means to discern and weigh wisely, not to condemn. The Spirit gives a clarity that sees beneath the surface of things. At the same time, those who lack the Spirit cannot rightly measure the one who walks by it, for they are working without the necessary light. This is not a license for arrogance; the spiritual person is humble, knowing this discernment is a gift. For the reader, it is an encouragement to seek that Spirit-given wisdom, and a comfort when the world misunderstands a life shaped by God.
1 Corinthians 2:15 in the Original Language
anakrinō (ἀνακρίνω), 'judgeth' -- to examine, sift, and discern carefully, as in weighing evidence, rather than to pass final condemnation.
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What does 1 Corinthians 2:15 mean?
The person guided by the Spirit can rightly discern all things, while remaining beyond the true assessment of those who lack such discernment.