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1 Corinthians 2:8
8which none of the princes of this age knew, (for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;)
1 Corinthians 2:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- New International Version (NIV)None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- English Standard Version (ESV)None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- New King James Version (NKJV)which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Context of 1 Corinthians 2:8
6But we speak wisdom among the perfect; but wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who come to nought. 7But we speak God's wisdom in [a] mystery, that hidden [wisdom] which God had predetermined before the ages for our glory: which none of the princes of this age knew, (for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;) 9but according as it is written, Things which eye has not seen, and ear not heard, and which have not come into man's heart, which God has prepared for them that love him, 10but God has revealed to us by [his] Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God.
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ἣν οὐδεὶς τῶν ἀρχόντων τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου ἔγνωκεν· εἰ γὰρ ἔγνωσαν, οὐκ ἂν τὸν κύριον τῆς δόξης ἐσταύρωσαν,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 2:8
- 1 Corinthians 2:6But we speak wisdom among the perfect; but wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who come to nought.
- 1 Corinthians 1:26For consider your calling, brethren, that [there are] not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
- Matthew 11:25At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
- John 7:48Has any one of the rulers believed on him, or of the Pharisees?
- Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting out his garments, they cast lots.
- John 3:19And this is the judgment, that light is come into the world, and men have loved darkness rather than light; for their works were evil.
- John 8:19They said to him therefore, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye know neither me nor my Father. If ye had known me, ye would have known also my Father.
- John 9:39And Jesus said, For judgment am I come into this world, that they which see not may see, and they which see may become blind.
- John 12:40He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, that they may not see with their eyes, and understand with their heart and be converted, and I should heal them.
- John 15:22If I had not come and spoken to them, they had not had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
- John 16:3and these things they will do because they have not known the Father nor me.
- Acts 3:17And now, brethren, I know that ye did it in ignorance, as also your rulers;
- Acts 13:27for those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, not having known him, have fulfilled also the voices of the prophets which are read on every sabbath, [by] judging [him].
- 2 Corinthians 3:14But their thoughts have been darkened, for unto this day the same veil remains in reading the old covenant, unremoved, which in Christ is annulled.
- 1 Timothy 1:13who before was a blasphemer and persecutor, and an insolent overbearing [man]: but mercy was shewn me because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief.
- Psalms 24:7Lift up your heads, ye gates, and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in.
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 2:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Which none of the princes of this world knew - Here it is evident that this world refers to the Jewish state, and to the degree of knowledge in that state: and the rulers, the priests, rabbins, etc., who were principally concerned in the crucifixion of our Lord. The Lord of glory - Or the glorious Lord, infinitely transcending all the rulers of the universe; whose is eternal glory; who gave that glorious Gospel in which his followers may glory, as it…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Which none of the princes - None of those rulers who were engaged in the crucifixion of the Messiah, referring both to the Jewish rulers, and the Roman governor. Knew - They did not perceive or appreciate the excellency of his character, the wisdom of his plan, the glory of his scheme of salvation. Their ignorance arose from not understanding the prophecies, and from an unwillingness to be convinced that Jesus of Nazareth had been truly sent by God. In…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-9Verses 6-9 Those who receive the doctrine of Christ as Divine, and, having been enlightened by the Holy Spirit, have looked well into it, see not only the plain history of Christ, and him crucified, but the deep and admirable designs of Divine wisdom therein. It is the mystery made manifest to the saints, Col 1:26, though formerly hid from the heathen world; it was only shown in dark types and distant prophecies, but now is revealed and made known by the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8The leaders of this world are likely political leaders, not spiritual ones (see also 1 Corinthians 15:24; compare Acts 3:14–15; 4:10; 5:29–32).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. Which--wisdom. The strongest proof of the natural man's destitution of heavenly wisdom. crucified ... Lord of glory--implying the inseparable connection of Christ's humanity and His divinity. The Lord of glory (which He had in His own right before the world was, Joh 17:4, 24) was crucified.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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