the natural man: ψυχικος: strong:G5591, the animal man, one who lives in a natural state, and under the influence of his animal passions; for ψυχη: strong:G5590 means the inferior and sensual part of man, in opposition to the νους: strong:G3563 understanding, or πνευμα: strong:G4151, the spirit. 1 Corinthians 15:44, 1 Corinthians 15:46; James 3:15; Jude 1:19 *Gr.
receiveth: Matthew 13:11-17, Matthew 16:23; John 3:3-6, John 8:43, John 10:26-27, John 12:37; Romans 8:5-8
the things: 1 Corinthians 2:12; John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:8-15