2:8a None of the rulers of this age understood it.

No leader here on earth understood God’s plan,
-or-
Not one of the rulers in this present age knew about God’s clever/wise plan.

2:8b For if they had,

because if they had understood what God was doing,
-or-

⌊It is clear that they did not understand his plan,⌋ because if they had known what God was planning to do,

2:8c they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

they would not have crucified the Lord, who is glorious/great.
-or-
they would not have nailed our glorious/powerful Lord to a cross to kill him.

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