the natural man: ψυχικος [Strong's G5591], the animal man, one who lives in a natural state, and under the influence of his animal passions; for ψυχη [Strong's G5590] means the inferior and sensual part of man, in opposition to the νους [Strong's G3563] understanding, or πνευμα [Strong's G4151], the spirit. 1Co 15:44, 1Co 15:46; Jam 3:15; Jud 1:19 *Gr.
receiveth: Mat 13:11-17, Mat 16:23; Joh 3:3-6, Joh 8:43, Joh 10:26-27, Joh 12:37; Rom 8:5-8
the things: 1Co 2:12; Joh 14:26, Joh 15:26, Joh 16:8-15