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. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Poetical Books Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. We use the words of the Spirit to teach the truths of the Spirit. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. 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. New King James Version Coming with Authority 13 This will bethe third time I am coming to you. Explain verse, Mt 7:22 1 Co 12:810 1 Co 12:28 1 Co 14:1. I may even have enough faith to move mountains. New King James Version (NKJV). The Old Testament You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Used by permission. 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. Cookie Notice: 3:12; James 1:23, Gen. 32:30; Num. 3 I Greeting. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 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. 18:16; John 8:17; Heb. New King James Version (NKJV). It is a grace, lasting as eternity. 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. 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. 3(B)I was with you (C)in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 2I may have the gift to speak what God has revealed, and I may understand all mysteries and have all knowledge. 3 And though I bestow all my Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. 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. The Gospels Verses 8-13 Charity is much to be preferred to the gifts on which the Corinthians prided themselves. It is the light of heaven only, that will remove all clouds and darkness that hide the face of God from us. New English Translation, For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. New International Version, 17:6; 19:15; Matt. Read full chapter. 2Suppose I have the gift of prophecy. Nor even the most painful sufferings. Pentateuch Johannine Writings Hope fastens on future happiness, and waits for that; but in heaven, faith will be swallowed up in actual sight, and hope in enjoyment. To sum up the excellences of charity, it is preferred not only to gifts, but to other graces, to faith and hope. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. All rights reserved. Join today!. 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. 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 Such is the difference between earth and heaven. 4:8-16 ) seen as he is, and face to face, there charity is in its greatest height; there only will it be perfected. 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. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 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. Minor Prophets 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. 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. New American Standard Bible 1995, Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 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. Amen. Faith fixes on the Divine revelation, and assents thereto, relying on the Divine Redeemer. 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(8-13). 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. Wisdom Literature But love is so valuable, so important, that apart from it, every other good thing is useless. 5does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, [c]thinks no evil; 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. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 1:10; 2 Cor. Get the answers your looking for and save with code SPRINGSTUDY15! 18:10; (1 John 3:2). But if I dont have love, I am nothing. New King James Version, Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. And this also we pray, # 1 Cor. Start for FREE. 17:6; 19:15; Matt. 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; Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. For all the saints. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. And this also we pray, (O)that you may be made complete. Read more "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) 3:10) that you may be made . Tongues are good, prophecy and knowledge and faith are good, sacrifice is good. 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. All rights reserved. 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. Num. If we give away all we have, while we withhold the heart from God, it will not profit. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point This love is a clear proof of regeneration, and is a touchstone of our professed faith in Christ. (2 Cor. The New Testament 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. 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But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 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. 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Enter code SPRINGSTUDY15 to save 15% for life!. 2And though I have the gift of aprophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, bso that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Pauline Epistles Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 3 And though I bestow all my goods Luke-Acts 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 10But when that which is [d]perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. I may understand all the secret things of God and have all knowledge, and I may have faith so great I can move mountains. Wisdom Literature Unity and Diversity in One Body. Major Prophets BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Let us ask whether this Divine love dwells in our hearts. The Whole Bible 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. 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 text of the New King James Version (NKJV) appearing on or deriving from this or any other web page is for personal use only. 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. 1:10; 2 Cor. so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. There is no room to believe and hope, when we see and enjoy. Thank you for registering. 1 Corinthians 2 :: New King James Version (NKJV) Christ Crucified. 1 Corinthians 13 Chapter 13 Paul discusses the high status of charityCharity, a pure love, excels and exceeds almost all else. All rights reserved. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. Septuagint, 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. Read full chapter 1 Corinthians 13:2 in all English translations 1 Corinthians 12 1 Corinthians 14 7:6, 7, 13 comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. All rights reserved. 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. 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,. Spiritual Gifts at Corinth Pentateuch 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. 2 Corinthians 13:1 New King James Version Coming with Authority 13 This will bethe third time I am coming to you. 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. 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. 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. 2For I determined not to know anything among you (A)except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 15But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. Johannine Writings Thus shall we think of our most valued gifts of this world, when we come to heaven. 4:12; [1 Thess. 12:8; Matt. 1:3; 1 Pet. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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 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. Salem Media Group. Poetical Books 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. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. face to face. 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. New King James Version (NKJV). 3 # Eph. Pauline Epistles 4:12; (1 Thess. 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. If I dont have love, I am nothing at all. 1 Corinthians Author and Date. 10:12; 17:9; 1 Thess. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! There was an error while trying to create your account. Bible > 1 Corinthians > Chapter 13 > Verse 2 1 Corinthians 13:2 Verse (Click for Chapter) King James Bible 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. 7bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Tools 2Co 2:6 Has this principle guided us into becoming behaviour to all men? 5 For as # (Acts 9:4); 2 Cor. 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. Translations available: New Living Translation 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. Suppose I have the gift of prophecy. Reina-Valera 1960, Westminster Leningrad Codex, Access 50+ premium resources. 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. 6does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; The present state is a state of childhood, the future that of manhood. (R)Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love (S)and peace will be with you. 51:12; 66:13; 2 Cor. Without this, the most glorious gifts are of no account to us, of no esteem in the sight of God. 9For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 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. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), Select a Beginning Point 12For (L)now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then (M)face to face. 1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. For (J)we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you. how much surpassing ( 1 John. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. Wisdom Literature Matt. 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who # Is. All rights reserved. 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. 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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: We use words taught to us by the Holy Spirit. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 12For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. 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. 1:12; Eph. 3:18; 5:7]; Phil. Prophets (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.. 1 Corinthians 2:12 in all English translations. 10But (J)God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. Why Does God Compare Our Relationship with Him to That of a Bride and Groom? 35:30; Deut. Save 15% for life! BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 3:18; 5:7); Phil. 1 Corinthians 13:2 In-Context. 9For we are glad (N)when we are weak and you are strong. Proud member YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point (L)Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Enter code SPRINGSTUDY15 and have answers to your Bible questions at your fingertips. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Latin Vulgate, 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. We don't use words taught to us by people. 5Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. Save 15% on BibleGateway+ with code SPRINGSTUDY15. 1 Corinthians 13:2 Context Crossref Comment Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. 2I may have the gift of prophecy. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. But charity never seeks its own to the hurt of others, or to neglect others. His authorship was attested by Clement of Rome as early as a.d. 96, and today practically all NT interpreters concur. But there, love will be made perfect. 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. 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. They can only be seen as by the reflection in a mirror, or in the description of a riddle; but hereafter our knowledge will be free from all obscurity and error. Here is a call to watchfulness, diligence, and prayer. 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. New King James Version (NKJV). Textus Receptus. Luke-Acts Become complete. The Old Testament Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Charity is an utter enemy to selfishness; it does not desire or seek its own praise, or honour, or profit, or pleasure. All rights reserved. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. 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. Any other use of the NKJV must be in conformity with the Quotation Policy for the New King James Version. For more information on this translation, see the NKJV Preface. Choose the bible topic you want to study . Start for FREE. Poetical Books For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. 12:7; [1 Cor. 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. 4:8], [2 Cor. Start for FREE. 3:3, 5], Job 32:8; Eccl. 18:10; [1 John 3:2], NKJV, The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America. There we shall perfectly love God. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway!