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1 Corinthians 2:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But like it says in the old writings, no eye has ever seen it, no ear has ever heard it, and honestly? It's never even crossed anyone's mind. I'm talking about what God has waiting for the people who love him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's got something incredible planned for you that's literally beyond anything you could imagine.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to address divisions and moral issues in a church influenced by Greek philosophy and cultural excesses. He was emphasizing that God's wisdom surpasses human understanding, quoting from Isaiah 64:4 to show that the divine plans for those who love Him are beyond sensory experience or intellectual grasp. This verse fits into Paul's broader argument about the Holy Spirit's role in revealing spiritual truths to believers.

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