Bible Strands
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
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian believers while explaining how God's hidden wisdom contrasts with the spiritual blindness of contemporary authorities.
The words — ἀρχόντων (archontōn) means "rulers," and ἔγνωκεν (egnōken) translates to "has understood."
The thread — The pattern of leaders acting in ignorance while fulfilling divine purpose appears in Acts 13:27, where Jerusalem's rulers condemn Jesus without recognizing His identity.
Why it lands — The text states that rulers crucified the Lord of glory specifically because they lacked spiritual perception, requiring readers to reject worldly judgment in favor of God's revealed wisdom.
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The Greek words
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.
Cross-references
- Acts 13:27 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.
- James 2:1 My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.
- Acts 7:2 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,
- 1 Corinthians 2:6 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.
- Psalms 24:7 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
- John 8:19 “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 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 They will do these things because they have not known the Father or Me.
- Acts 3:16 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.
- 1 Corinthians 1:26 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.