Translations
Modern
The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.
Traditional
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
Literal
But the spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is judged by no one.
Latin
Spiritualis autem judicat omnia: et ipse a nemine judicatur.
Original
Greek
English
The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.
Notes
The spiritual man: Those with the Spirit have a true understanding of divine revelation.
Paul highlights God's wisdom as different from the world's wisdom. True wisdom comes from the Spirit and is revealed in the so-called "foolishness" of the good news (see 1 Corinthians 1:20–25).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law First Letter to the Corinthians Flesh Gnosticism God, Being and Attributes of Jude, Letter of Knowledge Letter to the Ephesians Mind Mystery Natural Man Peter, Second Letter of Second Letter to the Thessalonians Spiritual Gifts
Topics
Blaming Others Blindness: Spiritual Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning The Mind of Christ Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to