4 I didn't preach my message with clever and compelling words. As I preached, the Holy Spirit showed his power.
5 That was so you would believe not because of human wisdom but because of God's power.
6 The words we speak to those who have grown in the faith are wise. Our words are different from the words of the wise people or rulers of this world. People like that aren't going anywhere.
7 No, we speak about God's secret wisdom. His wisdom has been hidden. But before time began, God planned that his wisdom would bring us heavenly glory.
8 None of the rulers of this world understood God's wisdom. If they had, they would not have nailed the Lord of glory to the cross.
9 It is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has known what God has prepared for those who love him." (Isaiah 64:4)
10 But God has shown it to us through his Spirit. The Spirit understands all things. He understands even the deep things of God.