^{7 Ref} But we give the news of the secret wisdom of God, which he had kept in store before the world came into existence, for our glory;

^{8 Ref} Of which not one of the rulers of this world had knowledge: for if they had, they would not have put the Lord of glory on the cross:

^{9 Ref} But as it says in the holy Writings, Things which the eye saw not, and which had not come to the ears or into the heart of man, such things as God has made ready for those who have love for him.