1 Corinthians 2:16

English Standard Version

16 “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. (Isa 40:13; Joh 15:15; Ro 11:34) 

New International Version

16 for, ‘Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?’ But we have the mind of Christ. (Isa 40:13) 

New International Reader’s Version

16 ‘Who can ever know what is in the Lord’s mind? Can anyone ever teach him?’ But we have the mind of Christ. (Isa 40:13) 

King James Version

16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. 

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