For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

'For' -quotation from Isaiah 2:13. also quoted in Romans 11:34.

'who hath know the mind of the Lord' -'Who is the person who wants to match wits with God?' (Fee p. 119) Read Job Chapter s 38-40, when you think you are ready.

This verse seems to be aimed at the persons that the Corinthians were enthralled with, the "natural" men, those that considered the gospel message to be foolishness. In order to properly judge Paul and other Christians, such men would have to know the mind of the Lord, and without revelation, that could only be accomplished if you had been the Lord's teacher! What arrogance!

'mind of Christ' -'the thoughts of Christ as they are revealed by the Spirit.' (Fee p. 119) As already shown in verses 6-13. 'We who are spiritual have the very thoughts of Christ!' (Phi)

Therefore, all those in the world who sit in judgement upon Christianity and faithful Christians, are manifesting. spirit, that Paul says is exactly the same as. person who would claim to be God's teacher.

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