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1 Corinthians 13

1 Corinthians 13:10

Love · 1 Corinthians 13:1–13
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Translations

Modern
…but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away.
Traditional
But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
Literal
…but when the perfect should come, the partial will be made null.
Latin
Cum autem venerit quod perfectum est, evacuabitur quod ex parte est.

Original

Greek
English
…but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away.

Notes

1 Corinthians 13:8–13

Love, unlike spiritual gifts, will endure forever.

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

Paul pauses his discussion of spiritual gifts (which he continues in chapter 14) to stress that love is more important than any spiritual gift (see 8:1–3). The most important goal for Christians is to become deeply and consistently loving individuals.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Clement, Epistle of First Letter to the Corinthians God, Being and Attributes of Love Music Mystery Poetry, Biblical Prophecy

Topics

Blessing: Spiritual, from God Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Conduct: Loving One Another Knowledge: |Now we Know in Part| Language: Power of Speaking Different: Ceased when the Written Bible Completed Love of Man for Man Making the Right Decision Religion: True Righteousness: Fruits of Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Select Readings: Charity