1 Corinthians 13:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 13:10

That which is in part shall be done away. It will be lost in perfectness when we have at last attained to "the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ" ( Ephesians 3:14 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 13:10

But when that which is perfect is come - Does come; or shall come. This proposition is couched in a general form. It means that when anything which is perfect is seen or enjoyed, then that which is imperfect is forgotten, laid aside, or vanishes. Thus, in the full and perfect light of day, the imperfect and feeble light of the stars vanishes. The sense here is, that “in heaven” - a state of absolute perfection - that which is “in part,” or which is imperfect, shall be lost in superior... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

1 Corinthians 13:8-10. Love never faileth It accompanies us to, prepares us for, and adorns us in eternity; nay, it is the very felicity of heaven. In these respects it materially differs from, and has an apparent advantage over, many of those gifts which some are so ready to emulate and pursue, to the neglect and injury of this love. For whether there be prophecies, they shall fail When all things foretold are accomplished, and God is all in all. Whether there be tongues, they shall... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Love is greater than the gifts (13:1-13)The Corinthians were impressed with people who exercised the more spectacular gifts. Paul reminds them that no matter what gifts they have - tongues, prophecy, wisdom, knowledge, faith - if they lack love they are not merely unimportant, they are nothing (13:1-2). People may be so generous with their goods and money that in the end they themselves become poor. They may be so faithful to their duty that they sacrifice their lives. But without love they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 13:10

perfect . App-125 . done away . Same as "fail", 1 Corinthians 13:8 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 13:9-10

1 Corinthians 13:9-10. For we know in part, &c.— The wisest of men have here but short, narrow, imperfect conceptions even of the things round about them; and much more of the deep things of God: and even the prophesies which men deliver from God, are far from taking in the whole of future events, or of that wisdom and knowledge of God, which is treasured up in the Scripture revelation. But when we are arrived at that perfect and heavenly state—both that poor, low, and glimmering light,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 13:10

10. that which is in part—fragmentary and isolated. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

The permanence of love 13:8-13Paul moved on to point out that Christian love (agape) characterizes our existence now and forever, but gifts (charismata) are only for the present. The Corinthians were apparently viewing the gifts as one evidence that they were already in the eschatological stage of their salvation. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 13:10

In the light of the context, what is perfect (Gr. teleion, mature, whole, complete) probably refers to the whole truth about God. [Note: Barrett, p. 306.] Another possibility is that it is our state when we stand in the Lord’s presence. [Note: Fee, The First . . ., p. 645; Lowery, "1 Corinthians," p. 536; Thomas R. Edgar, Miraculous Gifts: Are They for Today? pp. 333-34; Keener, p. 109.] When we reach that point in history the Lord will remove (katargeo, cf. 1 Corinthians 13:8) what is partial,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

(e) Spiritual Gifts(ii) The most excellent Gift of CharityIn this chapter we enter into the purest atmosphere and breathe the most fragrant odours. Passing from the previous chapters with their tale of faction and scandal and shame to this passage with its description of Christian love is like passing from the enchanted ground of the ’Pilgrim’s Progress’ to the land of Beulah within sight of the Celestial Gate.The Revised Version reads ’love’ for charity throughout the chapter The Gk. word is... read more

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