1 Corinthians 13 Flashcards

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According to 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 2, what if I do not have love?

I am nothing

What if Paul speaks in the tongues of men or of angels, but does not have love?

He is only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal

What if Paul can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, but does not have love?

He is nothing

To whom might Paul give all he possesses?

<p>To the poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 4, what does love not do?

<p>Envy or boast</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is kind?

<p>Love</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish these verses and give the reference: 'Love is patient, love is...'

<p>Kind. It does not envy, it does not boast. It is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.' (1 Corinthians 13: 4-5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does love not keep?

<p>A record of wrongs</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 6, what does love not do?

<p>Delight in evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what does love not delight, and with what does love rejoice?

<ol> <li>Evil; 2) the truth</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Quote 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 7.

<p>It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 8, what will knowledge do?

<p>Pass away</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be stilled?

<p>Tongues</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does love fail?

<p>Never</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 11, what did I put behind me?

<p>The ways of childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Paul talk when he was a child?

<p>Like a child</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what book and chapter is the following: 'When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.'?

<p>1 Corinthians 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do we now only see a reflection?

<p>As in a mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is fully known?

<p>Paul</p> Signup and view all the answers

What three remain?

<p>Faith, hope, and love</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish this verse: 'And now these three remain:....'

<p>faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What if I have abilities but lack love?

Without love, even possessing remarkable abilities like speaking in tongues or understanding mysteries holds no significance. It emphasizes love's paramount importance.

What am I without love?

Love is the essence; without it, we are merely hollow vessels, lacking true value.

To whom might Paul give all he possesses?

Love is selfless and generous, willing to give everything without expecting anything in return.

What does love not do?

Love is not envious, boastful, proud, disrespectful, or self-seeking, emphasizing its pure and humble nature.

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What is kind?

Love is inherently kind, highlighting its positive and compassionate nature.

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What are the characteristics of love?

Love is patient, kind, not envious, boastful, proud, or dishonorable. It is not self-seeking, easily angered, or keeps records of wrongs.

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What does love not keep?

Love does not harbor resentment or hold grudges, emphasizing its forgiving nature.

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What does love not do? (1 Corinthians 13:6)

Love finds no pleasure in wrongdoing, highlighting its moral and ethical nature.

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In what and with what does love rejoice?

Love does not find joy in wrongdoing but rejoices in truth, emphasizing its commitment to truth and righteousness.

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What does love always do?

Love always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres, highlighting its steadfast and unwavering nature.

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What will knowledge do?

Knowledge, like earthly possessions, will eventually fade away, emphasizing love's enduring nature.

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What will be stilled?

Speaking in tongues, a gift often emphasized in the early church, will eventually be silenced, emphasizing love's preeminence.

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When does love fail?

Love never fails, unlike temporary gifts or abilities, underscoring its eternal nature.

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What did Paul put behind him?

Leaving behind childish ways is a necessary growth process, signifying a transition to maturity and understanding.

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How did Paul talk when he was a child?

Paul's past actions and communication reflected a lack of maturity, highlighting the progression of spiritual growth.

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Where is the statement: 'When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.'?

Paul's statement reflects the growth from childhood to adulthood, emphasizing the transformative power of understanding and maturity.

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How do we now only see a reflection?

Our current understanding and knowledge are limited, emphasizing the ultimate source of truth and enlightenment.

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Who is fully known?

In the future, we will have complete understanding and knowledge, signifying the ultimate goal of spiritual growth.

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What three remain?

Faith, hope, and love are the enduring spiritual qualities, emphasizing love's preeminence.

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What remains and which is greatest?

Love is the greatest virtue, exceeding faith and hope, highlighting its profound power and importance.

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Finish this verse: 'And now these three remain: ....'

Faith, hope, and love are the most important virtues, with love surpassing the other two.

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Study Notes

Nature of Love

  • Love is fundamental; without it, individuals are reduced to nothing (1 Corinthians 13:2).
  • Speak in tongues without love turns the speaker into mere noise, like a resounding gong or clanging cymbal.
  • Deep knowledge or understanding, if not accompanied by love, amounts to nothing.

Actions and Attitudes of Love

  • Love is generous; one can give everything to the poor, but it lacks value without love.
  • Key attributes of love include patience, kindness, and a lack of envy and boasting (1 Corinthians 13:4).
  • Love does not dishonor, seek itself, become easily angered, or keep a record of wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:5).

Triumph and Perseverance of Love

  • Love does not rejoice in evil but finds joy in truth (1 Corinthians 13:6).
  • Love is characterized by protection, trust, hope, and perseverance (1 Corinthians 13:7).
  • Unlike knowledge, which will ultimately fade, love endures forever (1 Corinthians 13:8).

Temporal vs Eternal

  • Tongues will cease; love remains everlasting.
  • Love’s essence never fails, contrasting with the transitory nature of gifts and talents.

Growth and Maturity

  • As one matures, they leave behind childish ways (1 Corinthians 13:11).
  • Paul communicates that understanding deepens with maturity; we can only see a reflection of truth now, as through a mirror (1 Corinthians 13:12).

Core Remaining Virtues

  • In the end, three virtues remain: faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13).
  • Love surpasses all; it is the greatest of these virtues.

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