1 Corinthians 2:7-9

New Living Translation

⁷No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God^[a]—his plan that was previously hidden, even though he made it for our ultimate glory before the world began. ⁸But the rulers of this world have not understood it; if they had, they would not have crucified our glorious Lord. ⁹That is what the Scriptures mean when they say,

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard,
and no mind has imagined
what God has prepared
for those who love him.”^[b]

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Footnotes

2:7 Greek But we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery.
2:9 Isa 64:4.

1 Corinthians 2:7-9

New International Version

⁷No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery^(A) that has been hidden^(B) and that God destined for our glory before time began. ⁸None of the rulers of this age^(C) understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.^(D) ⁹However, as it is written: