1 Corinthians 2:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

They would not have crucified. — The conduct of the princes and rulers of this world, alike Jewish and Gentile, illustrates and proves the previous assertion (John 8:19; John 19:9).

Lord of glory. — In striking contrast to the ignominy of the crucifixion.

1 Corinthians 2:8

8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.