1 Corinthians 2:7

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

Cross-reference

In 1 Corinthians 15:51, Paul calls the resurrection a mystery — continuing his pattern of revealing divine mysteries.

In Ephesians 3:4-9, Paul elaborates on the same mystery hidden for ages—now revealed to apostles—that is the wisdom of God for our glory.

Revelation 13:8 mentions the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world—God's decree before ages, parallel to the hidden wisdom predestined for our glory.

2 Timothy 1:9 speaks of grace given in Christ before the ages began—parallel to God's wisdom decreed before the ages for our glory.

Colossians 1:27 specifies that mystery as Christ in you, the hope of glory—connecting the 'glory' from 1 Cor 2:7 to Christ's indwelling.

Colossians 1:26 calls it the mystery hidden for ages but now revealed to the saints—directly echoing the secret wisdom decreed before ages.

Romans 16:26 says the mystery has now been disclosed, corresponding to the revelation of hidden wisdom in 1 Cor 2:7.

Romans 16:25 speaks of 'the mystery that was kept secret for long ages,' directly matching the hidden wisdom of 1 Cor 2:7.

Matthew 13:35 quotes Psalm 78:2, adding 'hidden since the foundation of the world,' which parallels the wisdom hidden before the ages.

Isaiah 48:6 Parallel

Isaiah 48:6 mentions 'hidden things you have not known,' directly paralleling the hidden wisdom ordained before the ages.

Matthew 11:25 shows Jesus thanking the Father for hiding truth from the wise and revealing to infants—echoing hidden wisdom revealed to the mature.

Luke 8:10 Allusion

Luke 8:10 also mentions mysteries of the kingdom given to disciples — same parallel as Matthew 13:11 to 1 Cor 2:7.

James 3:15 Contrast

James 3:15 contrasts earthly, demonic wisdom with wisdom from above — directly opposing the divine wisdom hidden in God here.

Matthew 13:11 speaks of mysteries given to disciples — directly parallels Paul's hidden wisdom revealed to believers.

Ephesians 6:19 asks prayer to boldly make known the mystery of the gospel — the same mystery Paul speaks of here as God's hidden wisdom.

Ephesians 3:10 shows the purpose of revealing this mystery: making God's manifold wisdom known through the church — strong thematic link.

Ephesians 3:9 explicitly echoes 'mystery hidden in God from the beginning of the ages' — a direct parallel to the hidden wisdom here.

Luke 10:21 Parallel

Luke 10:21 has Jesus thanking God for hiding things from the wise and revealing to babes — mirrors hidden wisdom revealed to believers.

Psalm 78:2 Allusion

Psalm 78:2 speaks of uttering 'dark sayings' (hidden things), similar to the hidden wisdom of God in 1 Cor 2:7.

Ephesians 1:4 says God chose us 'before the foundation of the world,' echoing the wisdom ordained 'before the ages' in 1 Cor 2:7.

Hebrews 2:10 describes bringing many sons to glory — connecting to 'our glory' here, showing Christ as the means of that glory.

1 Peter 1:11 describes prophets predicting Christ's sufferings and glories—the same preordained plan of glory that Paul calls hidden wisdom.

Proverbs 2:7 says God stores sound wisdom for the upright — parallels the hidden wisdom God ordains for believers.

1 Peter 5:1 Related theme

1 Peter 5:1 speaks of partaking in the glory to be revealed—echoing the 'glory' that God's hidden wisdom was decreed to bring.

1 Peter 5:10 Related theme

1 Peter 5:10 says God called us to eternal glory in Christ—relating to the 'glory' that was decreed before ages in 1 Cor 2:7.