Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Corinthians 2:8

"which none of the rulers of this world hath known: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory:" — 1 Corinthians 2:8 (ASV)

They would not have crucified.—The conduct of the princes and rulers of this world, alike Jewish and Gentile, illustrates and proves the previous assertion (John 8:19; John 19:9).

Lord of glory.—In striking contrast to the ignominy of the crucifixion.