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I. ITS SOURCE.

1. The Word of God —

2. Which contains a revelation of Divine truth.

3. Freely given.

4. Of God.

II. ITS MEANS.

1. The Scriptures are to be understood not by the help of mere learning or criticism —

2. But by the assistance of the Holy Spirit —

3. Which we receive by faith and prayer.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

WEB: For who among men knows the things of a man, except the spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God, except God's Spirit.