1 Corinthians 13:9

Translations

Modern

For we know in part and we prophesy in part,

Traditional

For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

Literal

For we know in part and we prophesy in part;

Latin

Ex parte enim cognoscimus, et ex parte prophetamus.

Original

Greek

English

For we know in part and we prophesy in part,

Notes

1 Corinthians 13:9

None of the spiritual gifts provides complete understanding. Unlike love, their benefits are limited.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Giving up Rights Love in the Community of Christ Loving Others

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Psalm 139:6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
1 Corinthians 2:9
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1 Corinthians 8:2
The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
1 Corinthians 13:12
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Job 11:7–8
Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty?
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Romans 11:34
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Matthew 11:27
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1 Peter 1:10–12
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,

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

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

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