This was before the cross.
I guess I need to unpack this for you.
Jesus here was referring to the religious rulers as per 1 Corinthians 2:7-8
7 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. 8 None of the
rulers of this age understood it, for if they had,
they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Like I said\, and I will say it again...Jesus destroyed all those who would be deceived by the
Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eyes and the Pride of Life....here you referenced the religious elite who desired to retain their power under Roman rule by crucifing their Messiah.
I don't know what you are reading into the text buts it's as clear is the cloudless sky I'm looking at outside my window.
F2F
Also note; these authorities (prince of that Israelitish world) had no hold on Christ at all!