• 1 Corinthians 2:9
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 9 ἀλλὰ but καθὼς according as γέγραπται it has been written Ἃ Which (things) ὀφθαλμὸς eye οὐκ not εἶδεν saw καὶ and οὖς ear οὐκ not ἤκουσεν heard καὶ and ἐπὶ upon καρδίαν heart ἀνθρώπου of man οὐκ not ἀνέβη, ascended, ὅσα as many (things) as ἡτοίμασεν prepared ὁ the θεὸς God τοῖς to the (ones) ἀγαπῶσιν loving αὐτόν. him.

  • 1 Corinthians 2:9
    The Emphasized Bible

    • 9 But even as it is written—The things which eye hath not seen and ear hath not heard, And upon the heart of man have not come up,—Whatsoever things God hath prepared for them that love him

  • 1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 2:9

      Eye has not seen and ear has not heard: The quotation in this verse is not found in the Hebrew Scriptures exactly as Paul words it. He seems to be combining the thoughts of Isa 52:15 and 64:4. Neither Paul nor Isaiah was referring to the future blessings that Jehovah has prepared for his people. Rather, Paul here applies Isaiah’s words to the blessings that first-century Christians were already enjoying, including their spiritual enlightenment and understanding of “the deep things of God.” (1Co 2:10) People who lack spirituality do not value such blessings. Their eye cannot see, or discern, spiritual truths, and their ear cannot hear, or understand, such things. Knowledge of “the things that God has prepared for those who love him” does not even enter into the hearts of such people. But God has revealed these precious truths through his spirit to men and women who, like Paul, are dedicated to Him.