Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 2:7

1 Corinthians chapter 2 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, even the wisdom that hath been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds unto our glory:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, even the wisdom that hath been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds unto our glory:

Context

v.6We speak wisdom, however, among them that are fullgrown: yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought:

v.7This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 11:25

    At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:

  • Ephesians 3:4

    whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

  • Romans 16:25

    Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which hath been kept in silence through times eternal,

  • Colossians 1:26

    even the mystery which hath been hid for ages and generations: but now hath it been manifested to his saints,

  • 2 Timothy 1:9

    who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

  • Psalms 78:2

    I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,