Parallel Verses
Amplified
And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.
New American Standard Bible
But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the
King James Version
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
Holman Bible
faith, hope,
But the greatest of these is love.
International Standard Version
Right now three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
A Conservative Version
And now remain faith, hope, love, these three, but the greater of these is love.
American Standard Version
But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.
An Understandable Version
But now [i.e., since the temporary gifts are to pass away], these three things remain: faith, hope and love; and the most important of them is love.
Anderson New Testament
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the great est of these is love.
Bible in Basic English
But now we still have faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.
Common New Testament
So now faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and now faith, hope, social virtue, these three will all remain; but the most permanent of the three is social virtue.
Darby Translation
And now abide faith, hope, love; these three things; and the greater of these is love.
Godbey New Testament
But now abide faith, hope, divine love, these three; but the greatest of these is divine love.
Goodspeed New Testament
So faith, hope, and love endure. These are the great three, and the greatest of them is love.
John Wesley New Testament
And now abide these three, faith, hope, love; but the greatest of these is love.
Julia Smith Translation
And now remains faith, hope, love, these three; and the greater of these, love.
King James 2000
And now abides faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And now these three [things] remain: faith, hope, [and] love. But the greatest of these [is] love.
Modern King James verseion
And now faith, hope, charity, these three remain; but the greatest of these is charity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now abideth faith, hope, and love, even these three: but the chief of these is love.
Moffatt New Testament
Thus 'faith and hope and love last on, these three,' but the greatest of all is love.
Montgomery New Testament
Faith, Hope, Love endure??hese three; but the greatest of these is Love.
NET Bible
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
New Heart English Bible
But now faith, hope, and love remain?these three. The greatest of these is love.
Noyes New Testament
And now there abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Sawyer New Testament
And now remain faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
The Emphasized Bible
But, now abide - faith, hope, love, - these three; but, the greatest of these, is, love.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greater of these is love.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Meanwhile Faith, Hope, and Love endure-these three, but the greatest of these is Love.
Webster
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
Weymouth New Testament
And so there remain Faith, Hope, Love--these three; and of these the greatest is Love.
Williams New Testament
And so these three, faith, hope, and love endure, but the greatest of them is love.
World English Bible
But now faith, hope, and love remain -- these three. The greatest of these is love.
Worrell New Testament
But now abides faith, hope, love; these three; and the greatest of these is love.
Worsley New Testament
And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three graces; but the greatest of these is love.
Youngs Literal Translation
and now there doth remain faith, hope, love -- these three; and the greatest of these is love.
Themes
Charity » The attributes of charity
the Enduring » Those things that abide » The three graces
Hope » Spiritual » Abides forever
Hope » Connected with faith and love
Love » Preeminent above » The greatest gift of all
Love to man » Is an abiding principle
Topics
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Corinthians 13:13
Devotionals containing 1 Corinthians 13:13
References
Easton
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 13:13
Prayers for 1 Corinthians 13:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Love, The More Excellent Way
12 For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God]. 13 And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.
Cross References
Galatians 5:6
For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.
1 Corinthians 3:14
If any person’s work which he has built [on this foundation, that is, any outcome of his effort] remains [and survives this test], he will receive a reward.
1 Corinthians 8:1
Now about food sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge [concerning this]. Knowledge [alone] makes [people self-righteously] arrogant, but love [that unselfishly seeks the best for others] builds up and encourages others to grow [in wisdom].
1 Corinthians 8:3
But if anyone loves God [with awe-filled reverence, obedience and gratitude], he is known by Him [as His very own and is greatly loved].
1 Corinthians 13:1-8
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not
1 Corinthians 14:1
Pursue [this] love [with eagerness, make it your goal], yet earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual gifts [to be used by believers for the benefit of the church], but especially that you may
1 Corinthians 16:14
Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we [believers will be called to account and] must all appear before the
2 Corinthians 5:15
and He died for all, so that all those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and was raised for their sake.
Galatians 5:13-22
For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the
Philippians 1:9
And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
Colossians 1:5
because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation]
Colossians 1:27
God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in and among you, the hope and guarantee of [realizing the] glory.
Colossians 3:14
Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in [unselfish] love, which is the perfect bond of unity [for everything is bound together in agreement when each one seeks the best for others].
1 Thessalonians 5:8
But since we [believers] belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope and confident assurance of salvation.
1 Timothy 1:5
But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].
Hebrews 6:11
And we desire for each one of you to show the same diligence [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end,
Hebrews 6:19
This hope [this confident assurance] we have as an anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whatever pressure bears upon it]—a safe and steadfast hope that enters within the veil [of the heavenly temple, that most Holy Place in which the very presence of God dwells],
Hebrews 10:35
Do not, therefore, fling away your [fearless] confidence, for it has a glorious and great reward.
Hebrews 10:39-7
But
1 Peter 1:21
and through Him you believe [confidently] in God [the heavenly Father], who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are [centered and rest] in God.
1 John 2:10
The one who
1 John 2:14
I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has existed from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong and vigorous, and the word of God remains [always] in you, and you have been victorious over the evil one [by accepting Jesus as Savior].
1 John 2:24
As for you, let that remain in you [keeping in your hearts that message of salvation] which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning remains in you, you too will remain in the Son and in the Father [forever].
1 John 3:3
And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless).
1 John 3:9
No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because
1 John 4:7-18
Beloved, let us [unselfishly]
1 John 5:1-5
Everyone who believes [with a deep, abiding trust in the fact] that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) is born of God [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], and everyone who loves the Father also loves
2 John 1:4-6
I was greatly delighted to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.
Psalm 42:11
Why are you in despair, O my soul?
Why have you become restless and disquieted within me?
Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him,
The
Psalm 43:5
Why are you in despair, O my soul?
And why are you restless and disturbed within me?
Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall again praise Him,
The
Psalm 146:5
How blessed and graciously favored is he whose help is the God of Jacob (Israel),
Whose hope is in the Lord his God,
Lamentations 3:21-26
But this I call to mind,
Therefore I have hope.
Mark 12:29-31
Jesus answered,
Luke 8:13-15
Luke 10:27
And he replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”
Luke 22:32
Romans 5:4-5
and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation].
Romans 8:24-25
For in this hope we were saved [by faith]. But hope [the object of] which is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he already sees?
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.