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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

1 Corinthians 2:10 shows a spirit searches that takes shape in meals and meetings—listen for "god" and "spirit". Practice spirit searches in boundaries we honor—trace faith in small fidelities. Spirit & New Life connects here: The gift of God’s Spirit renews hearts and empowers witness (Ezek 36; John 3; Acts 1–2).

Context

1 Corinthians 2 opposes human status‑wisdom to Spirit revelation (1 Corinthians 2:10). The “deep things of God” arrive as gift, not technique.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul for 1 Corinthians. 1 Corinthians is frequently described this way: widely regarded as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date 1 Corinthians AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians seems aimed at Church in Corinth.. Here the thread of spirit & new life comes into view. 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 alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46