Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one.

King James Version

But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

Holman Bible

The spiritual person, however, can evaluate everything, yet he himself cannot be evaluated by anyone.

International Standard Version

The spiritual person evaluates everything but is subject to no one else's evaluation.

A Conservative Version

But truly the spiritual man evaluates all things, but he himself is evaluated by none.

American Standard Version

But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, and he himself is judged of no man.

Amplified

But the spiritual man [the spiritually mature Christian] judges all things [questions, examines and applies what the Holy Spirit reveals], yet is himself judged by no one [the unbeliever cannot judge and understand the believer’s spiritual nature].

An Understandable Version

But the spiritual person [i.e., one who has the Holy Spirit] is able to discern all things [i.e., has the ability to make right judgments about things], and he himself [i.e., his conduct] cannot be [critically] discerned by any [unbelieving] man.

Anderson New Testament

But the spiritual man discerns all things; yet he himself is discerned by no one.

Bible in Basic English

But he who has the Spirit, though judging all things, is himself judged by no one.

Common New Testament

But the spiritual man judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but they are all expos'd to the judgment of the spiritual, whilst he himself is not subject to the judgment of any man.

Darby Translation

but the spiritual discerns all things, and he is discerned of no one.

Godbey New Testament

But the spiritual man discerns all things, and is himself discerned by no one.

Goodspeed New Testament

But the spiritual man is alive to all true values, but his own true value no unspiritual man can see.

John Wesley New Testament

But the spiritual man discerneth all things, while he himself is discerned by no man.

Julia Smith Translation

And the spiritual truly examines all things, and he is examined by no one.

King James 2000

But he that is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now the spiritual [person] discerns all [things], but he himself is judged by no one.

Modern King James verseion

But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is judged by no one.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But he that is spiritual discusseth all things: yet he himself is judged of no man.

Moffatt New Testament

The spiritual man, again, can read the meaning of everything; and yet no one can read what he is.

Montgomery New Testament

But the spiritual man discerns everything, yet is himself discerned by no one.

NET Bible

The one who is spiritual discerns all things, yet he himself is understood by no one.

New Heart English Bible

But he who is spiritual discerns all things, and he himself is judged by no one.

Noyes New Testament

But he that is spiritual judgeth of all things, yet he himself is judged by no one.

Sawyer New Testament

But the spiritual man discerns all things, and is himself perceived by no one.

The Emphasized Bible

But, the man of the spirit, on the one hand, examineth all things, but, on the other, he himself, by no one, is examined.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But the spiritual man discerneth indeed all things, though himself is discernible by no man.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But the man with spiritual insight is able to understand everything, although he himself is understood by no one.

Webster

But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged by no man.

Weymouth New Testament

But the spiritual man judges of everything, although he is himself judged by no one.

Williams New Testament

But the spiritual man appreciates everything, and yet he himself is not really appreciated by anybody.

World English Bible

But he who is spiritual discerns all things, and he himself is judged by no one.

Worrell New Testament

But he that is spiritual judges all things; but he himself is judged by no one.

Worsley New Testament

Whereas the spiritual man discerneth all things, yet is himself discerned by no one.

Youngs Literal Translation

and he who is spiritual, doth discern indeed all things, and he himself is by no one discerned;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

he that

which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

πνευματικός 
Pneumatikos 
Usage: 25

ἀνακρίνω 
Anakrino 
Usage: 16

πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

yet
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

he himself

Usage: 0

is judged
ἀνακρίνω 
Anakrino 
Usage: 16

of
ὑπό 
Hupo 
of, by, under, with, in, not tr,
Usage: 188

Devotionals

Devotionals about 1 Corinthians 2:15

Devotionals containing 1 Corinthians 2:15

Images 1 Corinthians 2:15

Prayers for 1 Corinthians 2:15

Context Readings

The Wisdom Revealed By The Spirit

14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God. They are foolishness to him! He cannot know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. 16 Who has understood the mind of Jehovah, or has instructed him, as his counselor? (Isaiah 40:13) But we do have the mind (purpose) (feelings) (thoughts) (understanding) of Christ.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 3:1

Brothers, I was not able to speak to you as to spiritual men, but as fleshly men, as babes (infants) in Christ.

1 Corinthians 14:37

If any man thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

Proverbs 28:5

Evil men do not understand justice. Those who seek Jehovah understand all things.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Prove all things; hold fast to what is good.

1 John 4:1

Beloved, do not believe every spirit. Test the spirits to see whether they are from God. This is because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

2 Samuel 12:16-23

David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and lay on the ground all night.

2 Samuel 14:17

I can rest easy now that you have given your decision. You know the difference between right and wrong just like an angel of God. I pray that Jehovah your God will be with you.

1 Kings 3:9-11

Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?

Psalm 25:14

Jehovah is intimate with those who respect him. He reveals the intent of his covenant to them.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

He who obeys the king's command will feel no harm. A wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.

John 7:17

If any man does his will he shall know the teachings. He will know if it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.

Acts 15:1-5

Some men came down from Judea to teach the brothers. They said: You cannot be saved unless you become circumcised according to the custom of Moses.

Acts 16:3

Paul wanted to have him travel with him. So he had him circumcised because of the Jews who were in the area. For they knew that his father was a Greek.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and make apparent the counsels of the hearts. Then each man's praise will come from God.

Galatians 2:3-5

Titus was with me and he was not persuaded to be circumcised. He is a Greek.

Ephesians 4:13-14

until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown (mature) man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

Philippians 1:10

This way you may approve (test) the things that are excellent (of more value). May you be sincere and without offense (blameless) to others till the day of Christ.

Colossians 1:9

Since the day we heard about you, we have not ceased to pray and make request for you. We pray for you to be filled with the [intimate accurate] knowledge (discernment) (recognition) of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Philippians 1:9) (John 17:3)

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food belongs to mature people. It belongs to those who by reason of use have their senses trained to know the difference between good and evil.

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