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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1 Corinthians 2:7-11
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2:9 This quotation (cp. Isa 64:4) supports Paul’s point (1 Cor 2:8): Those with no spiritual sensitivity do not understand God’s work of redemption.
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For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
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