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1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written, 1 “Things that no eye has seen, 1 no ear has heard, 1 no mind has imagined, 1 the things that God has prepared for those who love him.”

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In The King James Version

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

In Context

8None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

10These are the things that God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the deep things of God.

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Cross References

Isaiah 64:4Since ancient times no one has heard or perceived, 1 nor eye seen any God besides you, who does things for him who waits for him. 1

Matthew 20:23He said to them, “My cup you will indeed drink. But to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.”

John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

Hebrews 11:16But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, since he has prepared a city for them.

James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

1 John 4:19We love because God first loved us.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 2:7-16

Discoveries of the Gospel; Spiritual Things Spiritually Discerned. ( a. d. 57.) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear… Read the whole commentary →

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