by Dr. Grant C. Richison
1 Corinthians 13: 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part.
Paul now picks up two of the three gifts of verse eight: knowledge and prophecy. He does not deal with tongues because tongues will come to a stop but prophesy and knowledge will continue, albeit with delimited capacity. The supernatural revelatory aspect of […]
1 Corinthians 13: 10But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
10But
The “but” is a conjunction of contrast. The contrast is between the “perfect” and the “in part.” The contrast is between the partial capacities of gifts versus the full-fledged revelation of God.
when that […]
1 Corinthians 13: 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.
11When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child;
Paul now […]
1 Corinthians 13: 12For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.
12For
The word “for” is a term of explanation, indicating that the analogies in this verse are explaining and reinforcing the analogy in verse […]
1 Corinthians 13: 13And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
13And now
The “now” links love to the discussion on gifts. The words “and now” are temporal – “Now at the present time.” This contrasts the temporary gifts of prophecy, tongues, and knowledge with faith, hope, and love […]
1 Corinthians 14: 1Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
Chapter 12 gave a catalogue of gifts, chapter 13 gave the correct use of gifts (love), and now chapter 14 will set forth the misuse of gifts. This chapter shows the superiority of prophecy over tongues. Paul isolated these two […]
1 Corinthians 14: 2For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.
2For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God,
The first time the New Testament uses the word “tongues” is […]
1 Corinthians 14: 3But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.
3But
“But” sets forth a dramatic contrast between those who prophesy to people who can understand the message, and those who speak in foreign languages people cannot understand. Listeners who hear “prophesies” understand what the speaker says. There will be […]
1 Corinthians 14: 4He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 5I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.
4He who […]
1 Corinthians 14: 6But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you unless I speak to you either by revelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, or by teaching?
Paul now turned to illustrations (vv. 6-12) to make the point that if there were no speakers in the language being […]
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