God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ who is in the bosom of the Father and hath declared and made Him known (John 1:18).
The number two signifies difference. If two different things agree then it is conclusive; it is established. Otherwise, the number two implies opposition, enmity, or division. In this second usage of “but God” in I Corinthians 2:10 a difference can be seen between administrations.
I Corinthians 2:6-10:
Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought; 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a (regarding the) mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 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. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Among the perfect, the fully initiated, Paul spoke the wisdom of God regarding the mystery. It is hidden wisdom God ordained before the world unto the glory of the born-again believer of this grace administration. Verse nine refers to a prophecy of Isaiah which states:
Isaiah 64:4:
For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, 0 God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.
Since the beginning of the world no one knew the wisdom of God regarding the mystery for it had not yet been revealed.
Deuteronomy 29:29:
The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
It is God’s prerogative whether or not to keep things secret, but once they are revealed they belong to us so we can act accordingly. The revelation of the great mystery was first given to the Apostle Paul. Before God revealed it to him, no one knew what the mystery was. It was not written in the stars. Nor was it written in the law, prophets or the rest of the writings of the Old Testament. The Old Testament prophets knew there was a period of time between the sufferings of Christ and the glory of Christ but they could go no farther. Until God revealed it, it could not be known. Romans sixteen also expresses this truth.
Romans 16:25-26:
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, 26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
God made known this mystery, for the obedience of faith. We know it, and it’s our responsibility to act accordingly.
In I Corinthians 2:7-8 one can see the opposition and enmity of the devil and his spirits against God. They had killed the seed of the woman not knowing the wisdom of God’s purpose in allowing it to happen. This is explained in Ephesians chapter three.
Ephesians 3:10-11:
To the intent that now unto the principalities and ‘ers in heavenly places might be known (know) by church the manifold wisdom of God, 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The variegated wisdom of God is made known by the church of the body of Christ. Had the devil known the mystery he would not have crucified Jesus Christ.
It is written regarding the former administration, that eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things regarding the mystery which God hath prepared for them that love him, but God revealed His wisdom regarding the mystery unto His people in this administration.
God chose to make known unto us the mystery of His will. He gave the believer holy spirit so that he could know the things that are freely given to him of God. The senses have never been able to register the greater realities of life, but God reveals them unto the believer by holy spirit.