1 Corinthians 2:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἡμεῖς δὲ οὐ τὸ πνεῦμα τοῦ κόσμου ἐλάβομεν, ἀλλὰ τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ· ἵνα εἰδῶμεν τὰ ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ χαρισθέντα ἡμῖν.

Transliteration

We but (de) not the pneuma of the kosmou elabomen, but (alla) the pneuma that from the Theou; so that (hina) we might eidōmen the things by the Theou charisthenta to us.

Grammar Details

• *de*: postpositive conjunction - but/and/now
• *pneuma*: accusative neuter singular - spirit
• *kosmou*: genitive masculine singular - world
• *elabomen*: aorist active indicative, 1st person plural - we received
• *alla*: adversative conjunction - but/rather
• *Theou*: genitive masculine singular - of God
• *hina*: subordinating conjunction - so that/in order that
• *eidōmen*: perfect active subjunctive, 1st person plural - we might know
• *charisthenta*: aorist passive participle, accusative neuter plural - having been freely given/granted

Word Meanings

• *pneuma*: spirit/breath/wind
• *kosmou*: world/universe/order
• *elabomen*: received/took/obtained
• *eidōmen*: might know/understand/perceive
• *charisthenta*: freely given/granted as favor/bestowed

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  Now, we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what has been freely given to us by God.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  But{G1161} we{G2249} received,{G2983} not{G3756} the spirit{G4151} of the world,{G2889} but{G235} the spirit{G4151} which is{G3588} from{G1537} God;{G2316} that{G2443} we might know{G1492} the things that{G3588} were freely given{G5483} to us{G2254} of{G5259} God.{G2316}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Now{G1161} we{G2249} have received{G2983}{(G5627)}, not{G3756} the spirit{G4151} of the world{G2889}, but{G235} the spirit{G4151} which{G3588} is of{G1537} God{G2316}; that{G2443} we might know{G1492}{(G5762)} the things that are freely given{G5483}{(G5685)} to us{G2254} of{G5259} God{G2316}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And we have not receaved the sprete of ye worlde: but the sprete which cometh of god for to knowe the thinges that are geve to vs of god

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  As for vs, we haue not receaued the sprete of this worlde, but the sprete which cometh of God, so that we ca knowe what is geue vs of God:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Nowe we haue receiued not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit, which is of God, that we might knowe the thinges that are giuen to vs of God.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And we haue receaued, not the spirite of the worlde, but the spirite which is of God, that we myght know the thinges that are geuen to vs of God.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  But we received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from God, that we might know the things that were freely given to us by God.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And we the spirit of the world did not receive, but the Spirit that `is' of God, that we may know the things conferred by God on us,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But we received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God; that we might know the things that were freely given to us of God.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But we received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God; that we might know the things that were freely given to us of God.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But we have not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which comes from God, so that we may have knowledge of the things which are freely given to us by God.

• World English Bible (2000)

  But we received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from God, that we might know the things that were freely given to us by God.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things that are freely given to us by God.

Referenced Verses

• 1 John 2:27 : 27 But the anointing which you have received from him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in him.
• 1 John 5:19-20 : 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
• 1 John 4:4-5 : 4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome them, because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. 5 They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them.
• 1 John 2:20 : 20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.
• John 16:14-15 : 14 He will glorify me: for he will take of what is mine, and will show it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are mine: therefore, I said he will take of mine, and show it to you.
• Rom 8:1 : 1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
• Rom 8:5-6 : 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
• Rom 8:15-16 : 15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are the children of God.
• Rom 8:32 : 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
• 1 Cor 1:27 : 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
• 1 Cor 2:6 : 6 However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing.
• 1 Cor 3:22 : 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;
• 2 Cor 4:4 : 4 In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
• Eph 2:2 : 2 In which in times past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience:
• Jas 4:5 : 5 Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us yearns jealously?
• Rev 22:6 : 6 And he said to me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show his servants the things which must shortly be done.
• Rev 12:9 : 9 And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.