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1 Corinthians 2:10
But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a spirit searches that is practiced in meals and meetings in 1 Corinthians 2:10—see "god" and "spirit". Work out spirit searches with time and attention—let compassion set the pace.

Context

Paul sets the Spirit over against the rulers’ wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:10). The church’s knowing is participatory—received, not performed.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 1 Corinthians to Paul. Introductions to 1 Corinthians often note: generally accepted as Pauline.. Date: AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians seems aimed at Church in Corinth.. Spirit & New Life is especially relevant in this line. Gifts serve love; resurrection secures hope. Community issues in Corinth form the backdrop for instruction.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 53–55
Audience:Church in Corinth.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46