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! 9For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlifes. There we shall perfectly love God. But if I dont have love, I am nothing. 1:10; 2 Cor. 4(H)For though He was crucified in weakness, yet (I)He lives by the power of God. 10(P)Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the (Q)authority which the Lord has given me for edification and not for destruction. (8-13). Legacy Standard Bible 2021, All rights reserved. 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. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. Revised Standard Version, And there we shall perfectly love one another. New King James Version (NKJV). New American Standard Bible 1995, New King James Version (NKJV). 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. I may have the gift of prophecy. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 4:10; Phil. Cookie Notice: The Gospels Wisdom Literature 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,. Minor Prophets 1:10; 2 Cor. 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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: 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. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Any other use of the NKJV must be in conformity with the Quotation Policy for the New King James Version. 1:3; 1 Pet. 17:6; 19:15; Matt. New Living Translation, 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words 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. 4:8-16 ) seen as he is, and face to face, there charity is in its greatest height; there only will it be perfected. 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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. 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. 2 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: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 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. Translations available: "By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established." Read full chapter 2 Corinthians 13:1 in all English translations 2 Corinthians 12 Galatians 1 New King James Version (NKJV) Save 15% for life! 3And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Minor Prophets Matt. 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 do not have love, I am nothing. We use words taught to us by the Holy Spirit. 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. 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. Read full chapter 1 Corinthians 13:2 in all English translations 1 Corinthians 12 1 Corinthians 14 Tools 1Co 13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 3:18; 5:7]; Phil. 12:8; Matt. 2I may have the gift to speak what God has revealed, and I may understand all mysteries and have all knowledge. The Whole Bible Start for FREE. Num. Enter code SPRINGSTUDY15 to save 15% for life!. so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 2 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:. 12 For just as i the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, j so it is with Christ. 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. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 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. The New Testament The text of the New King James Version (NKJV) appearing on or deriving from this or any other web page is for personal use only. Without this, the most glorious gifts are of no account to us, of no esteem in the sight of God. 3 I 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. 17:20; 21:21; Mark 11:23; Luke 17:6. so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. Wisdom Literature Has this principle guided us into becoming behaviour to all men? Spiritual Gifts at Corinth 5:14; (1 Pet. It is a grace, lasting as eternity. Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. 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. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any [a] trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. The Old Testament Start for FREE. how much surpassing ( 1 John. Handed down. 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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. 10:28, 1 Cor. Textus Receptus. 3:12; James 1:23, Gen. 32:30; Num. Johannine Writings Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one bodywhether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or freeand have all been made to drink into one Spirit. Webster's Bible, 3:12; James 1:23, Gen. 32:30; Num. 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. 3:10], NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Used by permission. Handed down. Become complete. By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.. 1 Corinthians 13 Chapter 13 Paul discusses the high status of charityCharity, a pure love, excels and exceeds almost all else. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. And this also we pray, # 1 Cor. 13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (1-3) Its excellency represented by its properties and effects; (4-7) and by its abiding, and its superiority. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Tools. Save 15% for life! Reina-Valera 1960, Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. For more information on this translation, see the NKJV Preface. Let us ask whether this Divine love dwells in our hearts. 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. 13This will be (A)the third time I am coming to you. By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.. Thus shall we think of our most valued gifts of this world, when we come to heaven. General Epistles Access 50+ premium resources. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 4:8], [2 Cor. 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. Email / username or password was incorrect! 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. 14(N)But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Start for FREE. A clear head and a deep understanding, are of no value without a benevolent and charitable heart. Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. Read more 2I may have the gift of prophecy. To sum up the excellences of charity, it is preferred not only to gifts, but to other graces, to faith and hope. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. 1:12; Eph. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. 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Major Prophets (B)By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.. 5does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, [c]thinks no evil; 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. Westminster Leningrad Codex, 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. General Epistles 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; If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 12For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. American Standard Version, Pentateuch All things are dark and confused now, compared with what they will be hereafter. 10:12; 17:9; 1 Thess. 12:7; [1 Cor. 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. 1Co 13:2. 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. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. 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. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. Verses 8-13 Charity is much to be preferred to the gifts on which the Corinthians prided themselves. 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. Are we willing to lay aside selfish objects and aims? Pauline Epistles Not that charity destroys all regard to ourselves, or that the charitable man should neglect himself and all his interests. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. There is no room to believe and hope, when we see and enjoy. 13:11; Eph. 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. The New Testament 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. 13:11; Eph. 12 And we . I may have the gift to speak what God has revealed, and I may understand all mysteries and have all knowledge. New King James Version (NKJV). 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Doing good to others will do none to us, if it be not done from love to God, and good-will to men. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Christian Standard Bible, You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. 13This will be (A)the third time I am coming to you. 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.
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