But if I dont have love, I am nothing. Major Prophets We use the words of the Spirit to teach the truths of the Spirit. I may have the gift of prophecy. Minor Prophets 3 I 13These things we also speak, not in words which mans wisdom teaches but which the [d]Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. The Whole Bible 6:9 we may seem disqualified. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part. Verses 1-3 The excellent way had in view in the close of the former chapter, is not what is meant by charity in our common use of the word, almsgiving, but love in its fullest meaning; true love to God and man. 11When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 2And though I have the gift of (A)prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, (B)so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. Thank you for registering. The Gospels Spiritual Gifts at Corinth Deepen your knowledge of Scripture for less than $5/mo. Start your free trial today! 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not a charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. This chapter is taken up in the commendation of the grace of charity, or love, which is preferred to all gifts whatsoever; is described by its properties and effects, and particularly its duration; on which account it is represented as more excellent than other principal graces. 11For what man knows the things of a man except the (K)spirit of the man which is in him? 2Suppose I have the gift of prophecy. New American Standard Bible 2020, You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Read more 18:10; (1 John 3:2). 1:10; 2 Cor. The apostle prefers it to gifts, by which it appears to be the more excellent way, he speaks of in the latter part of the preceding chapter: he begins with the gift of tongues, which without charity makes a man noisy, but not spiritual, 1Co 13:1 he next mentions the gifts of knowledge of the mysteries of the Gospel, and of preaching them; and also the gift of working miracles, on the account of which a man thinks himself something, and yet with all these, not having the grace of love, he is nothing, 1Co 13:2 to which he adds alms deeds and martyrdom, and observes, that a man may do the one in the most extensive manner, and suffer the other in the most dreadful shape; and yet if love be wanting, from whence, as a principle, all actions and sufferings should flow, these will be of no avail, 1Co 13:3 and then the apostle proceeds to describe and commend this grace, by its effects and properties, and that in sixteen particulars; by which it appears to be exceeding useful, and what adorns and recommends the person possessed of it, 1Co 13:4-8 and enlarges upon the last, namely, the duration and perpetuity of it; showing that the gifts of knowledge, speaking with tongues, and preaching, shall fail, but this will not, 1Co 13:8 the failure of these gifts he proves from the imperfection of them, which therefore must be removed in a perfect state of things, 1Co 13:9,10 this he illustrates, by comparing the present imperfect state to childhood, and the future one to manhood, which he exemplifies in himself, 1Co 13:11 the imperfect knowledge of the one he compares to looking at objects through a glass, and to an enigma, riddle, or dark saying; and the perfect knowledge of the other, to seeing face to face, without any artificial help, 1Co 13:12 and he concludes this excellent commendation of charity by observing, that it is not only preferable to gifts, but even to graces, and these the more eminent, and which are abiding graces too, as faith and hope; and yet charity exceeds these, both as to its duration and use, 1Co 13:13. 3:10; Col. 1:24 the . and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. Nor even the most painful sufferings. Matt. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words How excellent would Christianity appear to the world, if those who profess it were more under this Divine principle, and paid due regard to the command on which its blessed Author laid the chief stress! 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, Matt. 17:6; 19:15; Matt. Historical Books Used by permission. I may have the gift to speak what God has revealed, and I may understand all mysteries and have all knowledge. Start for FREE. Wisdom Literature All things are dark and confused now, compared with what they will be hereafter. Thus shall we think of our most valued gifts of this world, when we come to heaven. Used by permission. 1 Corinthians 2:13 New International Reader's Version (1998) (NIrV) 13 That is what we speak about. For more information on this translation, see the NKJV Preface. Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. Enter code SPRINGSTUDY15 to save 15% for life!. There we shall perfectly love God. Tools 2Co 2:5 But if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me, but all of you to some extentnot to be too severe. Luke-Acts Prophets Prophets 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 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New King James Version (NKJV). 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 16For (O)who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him? (P)But we have the mind of Christ. prophecy and I know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlifes. 4:8-16 ) seen as he is, and face to face, there charity is in its greatest height; there only will it be perfected. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body [ a]to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. It is the light of heaven only, that will remove all clouds and darkness that hide the face of God from us. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. A clear head and a deep understanding, are of no value without a benevolent and charitable heart. 4:10 when we are weak and you are strong. 1 Corinthians Author and Date. of Latin Vulgate, Get the answers your looking for and save with code SPRINGSTUDY15! I may even have enough faith to move mountains. Start for FREE. Poetical Books 1 Corinthians 13:2 King James Version (KJV 1900) 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. Handed down. For (J)we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you. Johannine Writings VERSE 1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." King James Version (KJV) < Previous Verse Next Verse > View Chapter 1 Corinthians 13:13 Context Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Not that charity destroys all regard to ourselves, or that the charitable man should neglect himself and all his interests. Tools. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. NKJV 1 Corinthians 13 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. Such is the difference between earth and heaven. 2And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the [a]testimony of God. Join today!. 1 Corinthians 2:10-13 New Living Translation (NLT) 10 But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. We don't use words taught to us by people. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 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Used by permission. Start your free trial today! (2 Cor. get to know the Bible better! GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point If I dont have love, I am nothing at all. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Save 15% for life! For more information about the New King James Version, the Quotation Policy, and for inquiries about permission to use the New King James Version, go to http://www.nelsonbibles.com. Do you not know yourselves, (K)that Jesus Christ is in you?unless indeed you [b]are (L)disqualified. Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. For less than $5/mo. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! The Bibles Tab is found in the Tools feature on Bible pages: Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. 3 And though I bestow all my goods 13Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. New King James Version (NKJV). Test yourselves. In this beautiful description of the nature and effects of love, it is meant to show the Corinthians that their conduct had, in many respects, been a contrast to it. Minor Prophets 17:20; 21:21; Mark 11:23; Luke 17:6, Prov. Pauline Epistles GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The New Testament Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. Morphological Greek New Testament, and 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 11:25; 13:11; 16:17; [Gal. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. If I dont have love, I am nothing at all. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. New English Translation, (1-3) Its excellency represented by its properties and effects; (4-7) and by its abiding, and its superiority. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Historical Books prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. 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New American Standard Bible 1995, 4:12; [1 Thess. 1 Corinthians 13:2 - KJV It means: (1) In a general sense, love, benevolence, good-will; (2) In theology, it includes supreme love to God and universal good-will to mankind; (3) In a more particular sense, it denotes the love and kindness which springs from the natural relations, as the "charities" of father, son, brother; 2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: Save 15% on BibleGateway+ with code SPRINGSTUDY15. English Standard Version, All rights reserved. Luke-Acts 3:18; 5:7); Phil. 13This will be (A)the third time I am coming to you. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. 13 For k in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body l Jews or Greeks, slaves 4 or free and m all were made to drink of one Spirit. 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By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 6does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; Choose the bible topic you want to study . But love is so valuable, so important, that apart from it, every other good thing is useless. Suppose I have the gift of prophecy. Handed down. Without this, the most glorious gifts are of no account to us, of no esteem in the sight of God. (R)Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love (S)and peace will be with you. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. Become complete. 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And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 11 No one can know a person's thoughts except that person's own spirit, and no one can know God's thoughts except God's own Spirit. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of Gods secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didnt love others, I would be nothing. Pentateuch 1 Corinthians 13 Chapter 13 Paul discusses the high status of charityCharity, a pure love, excels and exceeds almost all else. 12(T)Greet one another with a holy kiss. Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. 2 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the [ a]testimony of God. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 2 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Peter 3:11, Psalms 4:8, Philippians 4:9, Galatians 5:22, Isaiah 12:2 Access 50+ premium resources. The Whole Bible 4(D)Love suffers long and is (E)kind; love (F)does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not [b]puffed up; 5does not behave rudely, (G)does not seek its own, is not provoked, [c]thinks no evil; 6(H)does not rejoice in iniquity, but (I)rejoices in the truth; 7(J)bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 5 For as # (Acts 9:4); 2 Cor. Start for FREE. King James Version (KJV). Used by permission. Historical Books All rights reserved. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Reina-Valera 1960, But there, love will be made perfect. 7bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 2If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of Gods secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didnt love others, I would be nothing. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. New Living Translation 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing . Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 4:8], [2 Cor. 12:8; Matt. 2And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you, with many tears, not that you should be grieved, but that you might know the love which I have so abundantly for you. remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 2:13 New King James Version 13 These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the [ a]Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 10:28, 2 Corinthians 13:1 in all English translations, NKJV, Woman's Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying Gods Word, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 10But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And suppose I have enough faith to move mountains. The New Testament 2 And though I have the gift ofprophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. Unity and Diversity in One Body. 1:12; Eph. 3 . 4:8). face to face. 3 # Eph. All rights reserved. 11When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:2 In-Context. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 11When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 4(H)For though He was crucified in weakness, yet (I)He lives by the power of God. Pauline Epistles 10:12; 17:9; 1 Thess. Any other use of the NKJV must be in conformity with the Quotation Policy for the New King James Version. 12For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 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