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1 Corinthians 2:9
“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.”
What it means
No eye has seen and no mind has imagined the good things God has prepared for those who love Him. Whatever you hope heaven might be, the reality will surpass it. This is not wishful thinking; it is the promise of a Father who spared no cost to bring us home through Jesus. Present suffering is real, but it is not the final word. Let this widen your horizon when life feels small or heavy. The Christ who died to secure your future has joys waiting that are beyond anything you can picture.
1 Corinthians 2:9 at a glance
| Reference | 1 Corinthians 2:9 |
|---|---|
| Book | 1 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 1 Corinthians 2 |
| Topic | heaven |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Isaiah 64:4
- Psalms 31:19
- James 1:12
- Romans 8:28
- Isaiah 65:17
- James 2:5
- Hebrews 11:16
- Matthew 25:34
- 1 John 4:19
- John 3:16
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 1 Corinthians 2:9?
It is in 1 Corinthians, in 1 Corinthians 2. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 1 Corinthians 2:9?
Readers most often set it beside Isaiah 64:4, Psalms 31:19, James 1:12, Romans 8:28. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 1 Corinthians 2:9?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in 1 Corinthians 2:9, before any of us arrive. We bring you 1 Corinthians 2:9, heaven. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of 1 Corinthians 2 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 1 Corinthians 2:9 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
