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The Crucified "Lord of Glory"
Commentators universally highlight the title "Lord of glory" as a direct assertion of Jesus's divinity, linking it to Old Testament descriptions of God (e.g., Psalms 24:7–10). Paul intentionally creates a stark contrast between Jesus's supreme majesty and the shame of the cross. This phrasing shows that the divine Son of God, in his human nature, was the one who was crucified, making his death infinitely significant.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 2:8
18th Century
Theologian
Which none of the princes. None of those rulers who were engaged in the crucifixion of the Messiah—referring both to the Jewish rulers and…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 2:8
Knoweth (εγνωκεν). Has known, has discerned, perfect active indicative of γινωσκω. They have shown amazing ignorance of God's wisd…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 2:8
19th Century
Bishop
They would not have crucified.—The conduct of the princes and rulers of this world, alike Jewish and Gentile, illustrates and prov…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 2:8
None of the earthly rulers understood such redemption relating to wisdom. By “rulers” Paul means the Sadducees, Pharisees, teachers of the law, and…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 2:8
16th Century
Theologian
None of the princes of this world knew. If you supply the words by their own discernment, the statement would not be more applica…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
Which none of the princes of this world knew
Meaning not the devils, as some have thought, who had they known what G…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 2:6–9
17th Century
Minister
Those who receive the doctrine of Christ as Divine, and having been enlightened by the Holy Spirit, have carefully examined it, see not only the pl…