1 Corinthians 2:8

6 Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

7 No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.

None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

9 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

10 But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
KJV
Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
WEB
which none of the rulers of this world has known. For had they known it, they wouldn’t have crucified the Lord of glory.
ASV
which none of the rulers of this world hath known: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory:
DARBY
which none of the princes of this age knew, (for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;)
BLB
which none of the rulers of this age has known. For if they had known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
ÅB
den som ingen av denne verdens herrer kjente; for hadde de kjent den, da hadde de ikke korsfestet herlighetens herre;
OTB
Denne visdommen ble ikke forstått av noen av herskerne i denne tidsalder; for hvis de hadde forstått den, ville de ikke ha korsfestet herlighetens Herre.
B1930
den som ingen av denne verdens herrer kjente; for hadde de kjent den, da hadde de ikke korsfestet herlighetens herre;

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Acts 13:27

    The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.

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  • James 2:1

    My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.

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  • Acts 7:2

    And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,

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  • 1 Corinthians 2:6

    Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

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  • Psalms 24:7–10

    Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

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  • 1 Corinthians 1:26–28

    Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.

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  • Acts 3:16–17

    By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.

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  • 2 Corinthians 3:14

    But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.

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