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1 Corinthians 2:7

But we speak the wisdom of God, once secret and hidden, which God ordained for our glory before the ages:

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

In Context

6Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are being brought to nothing:

8Wisdom which none of the rulers of this world understood: for had they understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:35That what was spoken by the prophet might be fulfilled, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

Ephesians 1:4Just as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him. In love

Colossians 1:26That is, the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but has now been made manifest to his saints;

1 Peter 1:11Seeking to find to whom and when the Spirit of Christ within them was pointing, when he testified beforehand of the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that should follow.

1 Peter 5:10But the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

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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