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A Present Revelation, Not Heaven
While this verse is popularly used to describe heaven, commentators overwhelmingly state its primary meaning is about the wisdom of the gospel revealed now. The "things prepared" are the blessings of salvation—like forgiveness, peace, and understanding God's plan—that were once hidden but are now revealed to believers by the Holy Spirit, as the next verse confirms.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 2:9
18th Century
Theologian
But, as it is written. This passage is quoted from Isaiah 44:4. It is not quoted literally; but the sense only is given. The words are fou…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written (αλλα καθως γεγραπτα). Elliptical sentence like Rom 15:3 where γεγονεν (it has happened) can be supplied. It …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 2:9
19th Century
Bishop
As it is written. Where do the words that follow occur? They are not found as given here anywhere in the Old Testament. It has the…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 2:9
However, Paul goes on to say, the “hidden” (GK 648) wisdom he has been preaching is the wisdom referred to in the OT. It was set forth in the promi…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 2:9
16th Century
Theologian
As it is written, “What eye hath not seen.” All are agreed that this passage is taken from Isaiah 64:4, and as the meaning is at first vie…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 2:9
17th Century
Pastor
But as it is written
Not in an apocryphal book, called the Apocalypse of Elijah the prophet, as some have thought, b…
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…