1 Corinthians 2:14

1 Corinthians 2:14 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

14The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

14But a natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

14But the natural [unbelieving] man does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated, [and he is unqualified to judge spiritual matters].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

14The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

14Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

14But the naturall man perceiueth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishnesse vnto him: neither can hee knowe them, because they are spiritually discerned.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

14Now the natural man doesn’t receive the things of God’s Spirit, for they are foolishness to him; and he can’t know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

14The person without the Spirit doesn’t accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. These things are foolish to them. They can’t understand them. In fact, such things can’t be understood without the Spirit’s help.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

14If someone does not believe in God, they cannot accept the message that comes from God's Spirit. They think that God's message is foolish. They cannot even understand these things. Only God's Spirit can explain them to people.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

14and the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he is not able to know [them], because they are discerned spiritually;

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