1 Corinthians 2:6
“We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown; yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing.”
What does 1 Corinthians 2:6 mean?
Paul is drawing a contrast between two kinds of wisdom. When he's with spiritually mature believers, he shares deeper truths about God's kingdom, but this wisdom doesn't come from worldly thinking or the systems of power that currently run things. He's saying that what the world considers smart or successful—the logic of money, status, and control—is actually temporary and headed nowhere. There's comfort here for anyone who feels foolish for choosing faith over worldly success. Paul acknowledges that spiritual maturity is real and that there are profound truths worth understanding at a deeper level. At the same time, he's gently suggesting that the world's value system won't last, so investing your life in it is like building on sand. True wisdom, by contrast, connects you to something eternal.