For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Barnes' Notes
For who hath known ... - This passage is quoted from Isa 40:13. The interrogative form is a strong mode of denying that anyone has ever known the mind of the Lord. The argument of Paul is this, “No…
Adam Clarke
For who hath known the mind of the Lord - Who that is still an animal man can know the mind of God? so as to instruct him, viz. the spiritual man, the same that is spoken of, Co1 2:15. But the words…
In this part of the chapter the apostle shows them that though he had not come to them with the excellency of human wisdom, with any of the boasted knowledge and literature of the Jews or Greeks, yet…
Cambridge Bible
For who hath known the mind of the Lord See note on 1Co 1:10. The Hebrew of Isa 40:13, here quoted, has spirit, the Septuagint mind. St Paul here follows the Septuagint, which is nearer to the…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture