1 Corinthians 2:8 “None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they wo…”

1 Corinthians 2:8

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

World English Bible

which none of the rulers of this world has known. For had they known it, they wouldn’t have crucified the Lord of glory.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Which none of the princes of this world hath knowen: for had they knowen it, they would not haue crucified the Lord of glory.

Darby Translation

which none of the princes of this age knew, (for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;)

Young's Literal Translation

which no one of the rulers of this age did know, for if they had known, the Lord of the glory they would not have crucified;

Bible in Basic English

Of which not one of the rulers of this world had knowledge: for if they had, they would not have put the Lord of glory on the cross:

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Cross references

“none”

1 Corinthians 2:6 1 Corinthians 1:26–28 Matthew 11:25 John 7:48

1 Corinthians 2:6 · BSB

Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

1 Corinthians 1:26–28 · BSB

Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.

Matthew 11:25 · BSB

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

John 7:48 · BSB

“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?

“for”

Acts 13:27 John 8:19 John 15:22–25 John 16:3 2 Corinthians 3:14 1 Timothy 1:13

Acts 13:27 · BSB

The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.

John 8:19 · BSB

“Where is Your Father?” they asked Him. “You do not know Me or My Father,” Jesus answered. “If you knew Me, you would know My Father as well.”

John 15:22–25 · BSB

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

John 16:3 · BSB

They will do these things because they have not known the Father or Me.

2 Corinthians 3:14 · BSB

But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.

1 Timothy 1:13 · BSB

I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

“the Lord”

James 2:1 Acts 7:2 Psalm 24:7–10 Acts 3:16

James 2:1 · BSB

My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.

Acts 7:2 · BSB

And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,

Psalm 24:7–10 · BSB

Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

Acts 3:16 · BSB

By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.

9Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

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