1 Corinthians 2:8

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

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 2:8

BSB
None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
AKJV
Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
CPDV
something that none of the leaders of this world have known. For if they had known it, they would never have crucified the Lord of glory.
ERV
which none of the rulers of this world knoweth: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory:
NHEB
which none of the rulers of this age has understood. For had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
SMT
Which none of the rulers of this world knew: for if they had known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 2:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 2:8
Summary
Rulers unknowingly enacted divine plan through crucifixion
Event
Paul explains rulers' unknowing role
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Prophecy