Parallel Verses

Amplified

but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom once hidden [from man, but now revealed to us by God, that wisdom] which God predestined before the ages to our glory [to lift us into the glory of His presence].

New American Standard Bible

but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory;

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:

Holman Bible

On the contrary, we speak God’s hidden wisdom in a mystery, a wisdom God predestined before the ages for our glory.

International Standard Version

Instead, we speak about God's wisdom in a hidden secret, which God destined before the world began for our glory.

A Conservative Version

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

American Standard Version

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:

An Understandable Version

But we [apostles] speak God's secret wisdom, which has been hidden [through the ages], which God predetermined for our honor before time began.

Anderson New Testament

but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, even that which had been hidden, which God predestined before the ages, for our glory,

Bible in Basic English

But we give the news of the secret wisdom of God, which he had kept in store before the world came into existence, for our glory;

Common New Testament

But we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and which God destined for our glory before the ages.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but we explain that mysterious plan of divine wisdom, which God had contriv'd before the ages, for our glory:

Darby Translation

But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, that hidden wisdom which God had predetermined before the ages for our glory:

Godbey New Testament

but we speak the wisdom of God having been hidden in a mystery, which God predestinated before the ages unto our glory:

Goodspeed New Testament

But it is a mysterious divine wisdom that we impart, hitherto kept secret, and destined by God before the world began for our glory.

John Wesley New Testament

which God ordained before the world for our glory;

Julia Smith Translation

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, hidden, which God determined beforehand, before the times to our glory:

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

but we speak the hidden wisdom of God in a mystery, which God predestined before the ages for our glory,

Modern King James verseion

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, which God has hidden, predetermining it before the world for our glory;

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

but we speak the wisdom of God, which is in secret and lieth hid, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

Moffatt New Testament

it is the mysterious Wisdom of God that we discuss, that hidden wisdom which God decreed from all eternity for our glory.

Montgomery New Testament

No, it is God's wisdom that I utter, that hidden wisdom which God had decreed before the world began, unto our glory.

NET Bible

Instead we speak the wisdom of God, hidden in a mystery, that God determined before the ages for our glory.

New Heart English Bible

But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the ages for our glory,

Noyes New Testament

but we speak Gods wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom, which God determined on before the world was, for our glory;

Sawyer New Testament

but we speak a wisdom of God hid in mystery, which God appointed from eternity for our glory,

The Emphasized Bible

But we speak, God's, wisdom, in a sacred secret, that hidden wisdom , which God marked out beforehand, before the ages, for our glory, -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

but we speak the wisdom of God, which had been hid in mystery, which God predestined before the worlds were, for our glory:

Twentieth Century New Testament

No, it is a divine philosophy that we teach, one concerned with the hidden purpose of God-that long-hidden philosophy which God, before time began, destined for our glory.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

But in dealing with truths hitherto kept secret we speak of God's wisdom--that hidden wisdom which, before the world began, God pre-destined, so that it should result in glory to us;

Williams New Testament

rather, we are setting forth a wisdom that came from God, once a covered secret but now uncovered, which God marked off as His plan for bringing us to glory.

World English Bible

But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds for our glory,

Worrell New Testament

but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery??he hidden wisdom??hich God predestined before the ages for our glory;

Worsley New Testament

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, that hidden wisdom which God ordained before the worlds for our glory:

Youngs Literal Translation

but we speak the hidden wisdom of God in a secret, that God foreordained before the ages to our glory,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461

we speak
λαλέω 
Laleo 
Usage: 235

the wisdom
σοφία 
Sophia 
Usage: 45

of God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

μυστήριον 
Musterion 
Usage: 23

even the hidden
ἀποκρύπτω 
Apokrupto 
Usage: 3

ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

προορίζω 
Proorizo 
Usage: 6

πρό 
Pro 
before, above, above ... ago, or ever
Usage: 34

the world
αἰών 
Aion 
Usage: 101

εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

our
ἡμῶν 
hemon 
our, us, we, not tr,
Usage: 388

Devotionals

Devotionals containing 1 Corinthians 2:7

References

Morish

Watsons

Images 1 Corinthians 2:7

Prayers for 1 Corinthians 2:7

Context Readings

The Wisdom Revealed By The Spirit

6 Yet we do speak wisdom among those spiritually mature [believers who have teachable hearts and a greater understanding]; but [it is a higher] wisdom not [the wisdom] of this present age nor of the rulers and leaders of this age, who are passing away; 7 but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom once hidden [from man, but now revealed to us by God, that wisdom] which God predestined before the ages to our glory [to lift us into the glory of His presence]. 8 None of the rulers of this age recognized and understood this wisdom; for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;


Cross References

Romans 16:25-26

Now to Him who is able to establish and strengthen you [in the faith] according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery [of the plan of salvation] which has been kept secret for long ages past,

2 Timothy 1:9

for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],

Psalm 78:2


I will open my mouth in a parable [to instruct using examples];
I will utter dark and puzzling sayings of old [that contain important truth]—

Isaiah 48:6-7


“You have heard [these things foretold]; look at all this [that has been fulfilled].
And you, will you not declare it?
I proclaim to you [specific] new things from this time,
Even hidden things which you have not known.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth [I openly and joyfully acknowledge Your great wisdom], that You have hidden these things [these spiritual truths] from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants [to new believers, to those seeking God’s will and purpose].

Matthew 13:35

This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet:

I will open My mouth in parables;
I will utter things [unknown and unattainable] that have been hidden [from mankind] since the foundation of the world.”

Ephesians 1:4

just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love

Ephesians 3:4-9

By referring to this, when you read it you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

Colossians 1:26-27

that is, the mystery which was hidden [from angels and mankind] for ages and generations, but has now been revealed to His saints (God’s people).

1 Peter 1:11

seeking to find out what person or what time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He foretold the sufferings of Christ and the glories [destined] to follow.

1 Peter 5:1

Therefore, I strongly urge the elders among you [pastors, spiritual leaders of the church], as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to testify] of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory that is to be revealed:

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].

2 Peter 1:3

For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

Revelation 13:8

All the inhabitants of the earth will fall down and worship him, everyone whose name has not been written since the foundation of the world in the Book of Life of the Lamb who has been slain [as a willing sacrifice].

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