It is a grace, lasting as eternity. 17:20; 21:21; Mark 11:23; Luke 17:6. so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. face to face. 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. 7Now [c]I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is honorable, though (M)we may seem disqualified. 13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 1 Corinthians 2:13 New International Reader's Version (1998) (NIrV) 13 That is what we speak about. The letter was written c. 55 toward the close of Paul's three-year residency in Ephesus . 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. 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these . and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. 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. 3:12; James 1:23, Gen. 32:30; Num. Pentateuch The New Testament Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of Tools. New American Standard Bible 1995, Pentateuch Used by permission. Minor Prophets 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. All rights reserved. Num. 14(U)The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and (V)the [d]communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. There was an error while trying to create your account. Enter code SPRINGSTUDY15 and have answers to your Bible questions at your fingertips. Start your free trial today! New King James Version, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. 2And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but (M)the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. 4:12; (1 Thess. Thus shall we think of our most valued gifts of this world, when we come to heaven. 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. Greeting. All rights reserved. The Old Testament Johannine Writings NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. Do We See Any Gospel Connections in the Book of Numbers? 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. 1 Corinthians 13:2 - NIV 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. If I dont have love, I am nothing at all. By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.. 2For I determined not to know anything among you (A)except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Num. 4And my speech and my preaching (D)were not with persuasive words of [b]human wisdom, (E)but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the (F)power of God. of And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony [fn] of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Johannine Writings 10:12; 17:9; 1 Thess. Textus Receptus. 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. - Universal Beginnings (Chuck Missler). If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 2If 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. All things are dark and confused now, compared with what they will be hereafter. English Standard Version, This love is a clear proof of regeneration, and is a touchstone of our professed faith in Christ. For more information on this translation, see the NKJV Preface. Minor Prophets New International Version, I may have the gift to speak what God has revealed, and I may understand all mysteries and have all knowledge. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. 9For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 1 Corinthians 13:2 New King James Version 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. New King James Version (NKJV). We don't use words taught to us by people. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning, This Powerful Video of the "Love Chapter" Gave Me Chills, The necessity and advantage of the grace of love. To sum up the excellences of charity, it is preferred not only to gifts, but to other graces, to faith and hope. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! For all the saints. New King James Version Coming with Authority 13 This will bethe third time I am coming to you. 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. New American Standard Bible 2020, New King James Version, 12:7; [1 Cor. 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. 18:16; John 8:17; Heb. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 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I may understand all the secret things of God and have all knowledge, and I may have faith so great I can move mountains. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 12 For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. What Does Colossians 2:6-7 Teach Us about Our Faith Walk? And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. There is no room to believe and hope, when we see and enjoy. so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. Pentateuch Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Used by permission. remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. Minor Prophets does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 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. 5:14; (1 Pet. 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. Faith fixes on the Divine revelation, and assents thereto, relying on the Divine Redeemer. 11Finally, brethren, farewell. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. 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. 7 Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is honorable, though # 2 Cor. By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.. 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. All rights reserved. Explain verse, Mt 7:22 1 Co 12:810 1 Co 12:28 1 Co 14:1. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, Matt. 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. Doing good to others will do none to us, if it be not done from love to God, and good-will to men. King James Version 13 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. But even with all these things, if I do not have love, then I am nothing. 4:8-16 ) seen as he is, and face to face, there charity is in its greatest height; there only will it be perfected. 1 Corinthians 13 Chapter 13 Paul discusses the high status of charityCharity, a pure love, excels and exceeds almost all else. Darby Translation, Enter code SPRINGSTUDY15 and have answers to your Bible questions at your fingertips. 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words Email / username or password was incorrect! 1:3; 1 Pet. 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. General Epistles 13These things we also speak, not in words which mans wisdom teaches but which the [d]Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point King James Version, Start for FREE. 4:8). 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. New King James Version (NKJV). 1And 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. 12For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Why Does God Compare Our Relationship with Him to That of a Bride and Groom? 5Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 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. 3 # Eph. Verses 4-7 Some of the effects of charity are stated, that we may know whether we have this grace; and that if we have not, we may not rest till we have it. 3:18; 5:7); Phil. Access 50+ premium resources. Access 50+ premium resources. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Save 15% on BibleGateway+ for a limited time! Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 13:11; Eph. 8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. The Gospels Has this principle guided us into becoming behaviour to all men? 4(H)For though He was crucified in weakness, yet (I)He lives by the power of God. 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,. 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You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 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. Join today!. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. Luke-Acts If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. All rights reserved. 3And (C)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. 5does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, [c]thinks no evil; 10But when that which is [d]perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words There we shall perfectly love God. 3 I Read full chapter Footnotes 1 Corinthians 2:13 NU omits Holy 1 Corinthians 2:13 in all English translations 1 Corinthians 1 1 Corinthians 3 12 And we . Historical Books 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. 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. 2And if I have the gift of prophecy and I know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. There may be an open and lavish hand, where there is not a liberal and charitable heart. 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing . 12For (L)now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then (M)face to face. Suppose I have the gift of prophecy. The present state is a state of childhood, the future that of manhood. 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Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. 9(K)For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 18:16; John 8:17; Heb. 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: 10But (J)God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. 51:12; 66:13; 2 Cor. 17:20; 21:21; Mark 11:23; Luke 17:6, Prov. Luke-Acts 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our [b] consolation also 35:30; Deut. 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. 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. 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. 13:11; Eph. 1Co 13:2. 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. 3(B)I was with you (C)in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. Test yourselves. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 15But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. And this also we pray, (O)that you may be made complete. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 10But when that which is [d]perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. 3:10; Col. 1:24 the . 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. Save 15% for life! 12:8; Matt. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlifes. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. We use words taught to us by the Holy Spirit. Without this, the most glorious gifts are of no account to us, of no esteem in the sight of God. I may even have enough faith to move mountains. 8Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. But if I dont have love, I am nothing. We use the words of the Spirit to teach the truths of the Spirit. 11 When 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. (8-13). (I)Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,Nor have entered into the heart of manThe things which God has prepared for those who love Him.. What narrow views, what confused notions of things, have children when compared with grown men! Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Wisdom Literature The Old Testament 6But I trust that you will know that we are not disqualified. 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. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. 12:8; Matt. Charity is an utter enemy to selfishness; it does not desire or seek its own praise, or honour, or profit, or pleasure. 2 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Peter 3:11, Psalms 4:8, Philippians 4:9, Galatians 5:22, Isaiah 12:2 Pauline Epistles You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. how much surpassing ( 1 John. It is the light of heaven only, that will remove all clouds and darkness that hide the face of God from us. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 16For (O)who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him? (P)But we have the mind of Christ. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 13This will be (A)the third time I am coming to you. 8Love never fails. 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Please try again soon. Wisdom Literature 2If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 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. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. prophecy and I know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that. When 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. 3 . But love is so valuable, so important, that apart from it, every other good thing is useless. 1 Corinthians 13:2 KJV: 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. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Tools 2Co 2:6 If I dont have love, I am nothing at all. How good-natured and amiable is Christian charity! What Every Christian Should Know about the Protestant Reformation. 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.
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