Tertullian Against Marcion Book V to be brought to light by and by amongst "the perfect," when the time should come, but "pre-ordained in the counsels of God before the ages."[243] Origen de Principiis Book III And again, when he says, "We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory,"[318] Origen Against Celsus Book III , which God ordained before the world to the glory of His saints,[183] Lactantius Divine Institutes Book II For they were unable to see at all, on what account, or by whom, and in what manner true religion was depressed, which partakes of a divine mystery[26] Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIII And along with these you will investigate when the Saviour heals of Himself and unasked by any one, as for example, the paralytic; for these cures, when compared with one another for this very purpose, and examined together, will exhibit to him who is able to hear "the wisdom of God hidden in a mystery,"[41] For understand that the Father in His love of men delivered Him up for us all; but the opposing powers, when they delivered up the Saviour into the hands of men, did not intend to deliver Him up for the salvation of some, but, as far as in them lay, since none of them knew "the wisdom of God which was hidden in a mystery,"[68] they gave Him up to be put to death, that His enemy death might receive Him under its subjection, like those who die in Adam;[69]