1 Corinthians 13:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 13:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 13:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For 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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 13:12 — KJV
“For 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. darkly: Gr. in a riddle”
— 1 Corinthians 13:12 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 13:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is pastoral surgery on a gifted, divided, messy church — addressing factions, immorality, lawsuits, worship chaos, and doubts about resurrection. It contains the love chapter read at countless weddings and the Bible's fullest teaching on spiritual gifts and the resurrection body.
Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 13:12
“And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity.”
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“Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?”
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“Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings. pay: Chaldee, give revenue: or, strength”
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“For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?”
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“Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed. revenging: Heb. vengeance”
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