1 Corinthians 13:1

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

I speak

Have not

As

1 Corinthians 14:7

Bible References

I speak

If I am inspired to preach and know all the secret truths and possess all knowledge, and if I have such perfect faith that I can move mountains, but have no love, I am nothing.

One man receives through the Spirit the power to speak wisely, another, by the same Spirit, receives the power to express knowledge,

But as it is brothers, if I come back to you and speak ecstatically, what good will I do you, unless I have some revelation or special knowledge or message or teaching to give you?

They utter arrogant nonsense and use physical cravings to lure into immorality men who are just escaping from among those who live in error;

Have not

About food that has been offered to idols, it is true, as you say, that we all have some knowledge on that matter. Knowledge gives people airs; love is what builds up character.

Then he will answer, 'I tell you, in so far as you failed to do it for one of these people who are humblest, you failed to do it for me.'

For if your brother's feelings are hurt by what you eat, your life is not governed by love. You must not, by what you eat, ruin a man for whom Christ died.

For in union with Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor the want of it counts for anything, but only faith acting through love.

The aim of your instruction must be love that springs from a pure heart and from a good conscience and from a sincere faith.

Above all keep your love for one another strong, because love covers up a host of sins.

As

Even inanimate things, like the flute or the harp, may produce sound, but if there is no difference in the notes, how can you tell what is being played?