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But as it is written, "Things which eye didn`t see, and ear didn`t hear, Which didn`t enter into the heart of man, Whatever things God prepared for those who love him."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
But as it is written (αλλα καθως γεγραπτα). Elliptical sentence like Rom 15:3 where γεγονεν (it has happened) can be supplied. It …
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But as it is written Not in an apocryphal book, called the Apocalypse of Elijah the prophet, as some have thought, b…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Having explained the wisdom he speaks among the perfect, the Apostle now gives the reason for that explanation. He does this first as it relates to…
