1 Corinthians 2:7

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Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery having been hidden away, which God predestined before the ages for our glory,

Latin

…sed loquimur Dei sapientiam in mysterio, quæ abscondita est, quam prædestinavit Deus ante sæcula in gloriam nostram,

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Greek

English

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

Notes

1 Corinthians 2:7

mysterious and hidden wisdom: In Paul’s writings, "mystery" often means a truth that was once hidden but is now revealed in the good news about Jesus and his saving work (see Romans 11:25–27; 1 Timothy 3:9, 16).
Before time began: From the start, God wanted to save his chosen people through Jesus (see Romans 16:25–26; Ephesians 1:9–12; 3:3–12; Colossians 1:25–27) and lead them to ultimate glory in the future age (see Romans 5:2; 8:18–21, 29–30; 1 Thessalonians 2:12).

1 Corinthians 2:6–16

Paul highlights God's wisdom as different from the world's wisdom. True wisdom comes from the Spirit and is revealed in the so-called "foolishness" of the good news (see 1 Corinthians 1:20–25).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Fear of the Lord The Mystery of the Good News Wisdom

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1 Corinthians 2:7

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