1 Corinthians 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 2:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 2:9 — KJV
“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
— 1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 2:9 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is pastoral surgery on a gifted, divided, messy church — addressing factions, immorality, lawsuits, worship chaos, and doubts about resurrection. It contains the love chapter read at countless weddings and the Bible's fullest teaching on spiritual gifts and the resurrection body.
Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 2:9
“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. seen...: or, seen a God beside thee, which doeth so for him, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:9: eye, hath, seen
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:9: eye, hath, ear
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:9: eye, hath, ear
“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. did there...: Heb. rose up”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:9: ear, heard, neither
“[A Song of degrees of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. exercise...: Heb. walk high: Heb. wonderful”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 2:9: eye, nor, ear
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