1 Corinthians 2:7

English Standard Version

7 But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. (Ro 16:25; Ro 16:26; Eph 3:5; Eph 3:9; Col 1:26; 2Ti 1:9) 

New International Version

7 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 

New International Reader’s Version

7 No, we announce God’s wisdom. His wisdom is a mystery that has been hidden. But before time began, God planned that his wisdom would bring us heavenly glory. 

King James Version

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

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