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Ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other ταῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γλώσσαις nation γλῶσσα glōssa the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired) tongue τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀνθρώπων man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man λαλῶ speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγγέλων angel ἄγγελος ángelos from (probably derived from G71 (ἄγω); compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an angel; by imp , ἀγάπην love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ἔχω have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess , γέγονα come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i χαλκὸς copper χαλκός chalkós perhaps from G5465 (χαλάω) through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel (this metal being chiefly used for that purpose ἠχῶν make a sound ἠχέω ēchéō from G2279 (ἦχος); to make a loud noise, i.e. reverberate roar, sound ἢ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύμβαλον cymbal κύμβαλον kýmbalon from a derivative of the base of G2949 (κῦμα); a cymbal (as hollow) cymbal ἀλαλάζον cry aloud ἀλαλάζω alalázō from ( a shout, halloo); to vociferate, i.e. (by implication) to wail; figuratively, to clang tinkle, wail .
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.
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⸂ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other ⸃ ἔχω have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess προφητείαν prophecy προφητεία prophēteía from G4396 (προφήτης) (prophecy); prediction (scriptural or other) prophecy, prophesying καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἰδῶ know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μυστήρια anything hidden μυστήριον mystḗrion from a derivative of (to shut the mouth); a secret or mystery (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into re πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πᾶσαν all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γνῶσιν knowledge γνῶσις gnōsis from G1097 (γινώσκω); knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge knowledge, science , ⸄ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other ⸅ ἔχω have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess πᾶσαν all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πίστιν faith πίστις pístis from G3982 (πείθω); persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a rel ὥστε so that ὥστε hṓste from G5613 (ὡς) and G5037 (τέ); so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow) (insomuch) ὄρη mountain ὄρος óros probably from an obsolete (to rise or rear; perhaps akin to G142 (αἴρω); compare G3733 (ὄρνις)); a mountain (as lifting ⸀μεθιστάναι ἀγάπην love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ἔχω have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess , οὐθέν no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when .
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
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⸂ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other ⸃ ψωμίσω feed ψωμίζω psōmízō from the base of G5596 (ψωμίον); to supply with bits, i.e. (generally) to nourish (bestow to) feed πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὑπάρχοντά goods ὑπάρχοντα hypárchonta neuter plural of present participle active of G5225 (ὑπάρχω) as noun; things extant or in hand, i.e. property or possess μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , ⸄ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other ⸅ παραδῶ hand over παραδίδωμι paradídōmi from G3844 (παρά) and G1325 (δίδωμι); to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit betray, bring forth, cast, commit, d τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σῶμά body σῶμα sōma from G4982 (σώζω); the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively bodily, body, μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ⸀ καυθήσομαι light καίω kaíō apparently a primary verb; to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume burn, light ἀγάπην love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ἔχω have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess , οὐδὲν no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, ὠφελοῦμαι help ὠφελέω ōpheléō from the same as G5622 (ὠφέλεια); to be useful, i.e. to benefit advantage, better, prevail, profit .
If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.
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Ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγάπη love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, μακροθυμεῖ have patience μακροθυμέω makrothyméō from the same as G3116 (μακροθυμώς); to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient bear ( , χρηστεύεται kind χρηστεύομαι chrēsteúomai middle voice from G5543 (χρηστός); to show oneself useful, i.e. act benevolently be kind ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγάπη love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ζηλοῖ eagerness ζῆλος zēlos from G2204 (ζέω); properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) zeal (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy ⸂ ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγάπη love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, ⸃, οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no περπερεύεται boast περπερεύομαι perpereúomai middle voice from (braggart; perhaps by reduplication of the base of G4008 (πέραν)); to boast vaunt itself , οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no φυσιοῦται inflate φυσιόω physióō from G5449 (φύσις) in the primary sense of blowing; to inflate, i.e. (figuratively) make proud (haughty) puff up ,
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
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οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἀσχημονεῖ act improperly ἀσχημονέω aschēmonéō from G809 (ἀσχήμων); to be (i.e. act) unbecoming behave self uncomely (unseemly) , οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ζητεῖ seek ζητέω zētéō to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against lif τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἑαυτῆς himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- , οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no παροξύνεται provoke παροξύνω paroxýnō from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G3691 (ὀξύς); to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate easily provo , οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no λογίζεται reckon λογίζομαι logízomai middle voice from G3056 (λόγος); to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively) conclude, (ac-)count (o τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κακόν bad κακός kakós apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 (πονηρός) properly refers to effects), i.e. (su ,
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
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οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no χαίρει rejoice χαίρω chaírō a primary verb; to be cheerful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or par ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀδικίᾳ unrighteousness ἀδικία adikía from G94 (ἄδικος); (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the act); morally, wrongfulness (of charact , συγχαίρει rejoice with συγχαίρω synchaírō from G4862 (σύν) and G5463 (χαίρω); to sympathize in gladness, congratulate rejoice in (with) δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀληθείᾳ truth ἀλήθεια alḗtheia from G227 (ἀληθής); truth true, X truly, truth, verity ·
Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
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πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw στέγει cover στέγω stégō from G4721 (στέγη); to roof over, i.e. (figuratively) to cover with silence (endure patiently) (for-)bear, suffer , πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw πιστεύει believe πιστεύω pisteúō from G4102 (πίστις); to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to en , πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ἐλπίζει hope ἐλπίζω elpízō from G1680 (ἐλπίς); to expect or confide (have, thing) hope(-d) (for), trust , πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ὑπομένει remain behind ὑπομένω hypoménō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G3306 (μένω); to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), ha .
It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
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Ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγάπη love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, οὐδέποτε never οὐδέποτε oudépote from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G4218 (ποτέ); not even at any time, i.e. never at all neither at any time, never, nothing at any t ⸀ πίπτει fall πίπτω píptō probably akin to G4072 (πέτομαι) through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively) fail, fall (down), l εἴτε and if εἴτε eíte from G1487 (εἰ) and G5037 (τέ); if too if, or, whether δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng προφητεῖαι prophecy προφητεία prophēteía from G4396 (προφήτης) (prophecy); prediction (scriptural or other) prophecy, prophesying , καταργηθήσονται bring to naught καταργέω katargéō from G2596 (κατά) and G691 (ἀργέω); to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively abolish, cease, cu · εἴτε and if εἴτε eíte from G1487 (εἰ) and G5037 (τέ); if too if, or, whether γλῶσσαι nation γλῶσσα glōssa the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired) tongue , παύσονται cause to cease παύω paúō a primary verb (pause); to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end cease, lea · εἴτε and if εἴτε eíte from G1487 (εἰ) and G5037 (τέ); if too if, or, whether γνῶσις knowledge γνῶσις gnōsis from G1097 (γινώσκω); knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge knowledge, science , καταργηθήσεται bring to naught καταργέω katargéō from G2596 (κατά) and G691 (ἀργέω); to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively abolish, cease, cu .
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be restrained; where there is knowledge, it will be dismissed.
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ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; μέρους part μέρος méros from an obsolete but more primary form of (to get as a section or allotment); a division or share (literally or figurati ⸀ γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par γινώσκομεν come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; μέρους part μέρος méros from an obsolete but more primary form of (to get as a section or allotment); a division or share (literally or figurati προφητεύομεν foretell προφητεύω prophēteúō from G4396 (προφήτης); to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office prophesy ·
For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
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ὅταν when ὅταν hótan from G3753 (ὅτε) and G302 (ἄν); whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctio δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἔλθῃ come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τέλειον perfect τέλειος téleios from G5056 (τέλος); complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as no , ⸀ τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; μέρους part μέρος méros from an obsolete but more primary form of (to get as a section or allotment); a division or share (literally or figurati καταργηθήσεται bring to naught καταργέω katargéō from G2596 (κατά) and G691 (ἀργέω); to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively abolish, cease, cu .
but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away.
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ὅτε when ὅτε hóte from G3739 (ὅς) and G5037 (τέ); at which (thing) too, i.e. when after (that), as soon as, that, when, while ἤμην be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when νήπιος infant νήπιος nḗpios from an obsolete particle (implying negation) and G2031 (ἔπος); not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a si , ⸂ ἐλάλουν speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, νήπιος infant νήπιος nḗpios from an obsolete particle (implying negation) and G2031 (ἔπος); not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a si , ἐφρόνουν think φρονέω phronéō from G5424 (φρήν); to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, νήπιος infant νήπιος nḗpios from an obsolete particle (implying negation) and G2031 (ἔπος); not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a si , ἐλογιζόμην reckon λογίζομαι logízomai middle voice from G3056 (λόγος); to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively) conclude, (ac-)count (o ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, νήπιος infant νήπιος nḗpios from an obsolete particle (implying negation) and G2031 (ἔπος); not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a si · ⸀ ὅτε when ὅτε hóte from G3739 (ὅς) and G5037 (τέ); at which (thing) too, i.e. when after (that), as soon as, that, when, while γέγονα come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ἀνήρ male human being ἀνήρ anḗr a primary word (compare G444 (ἄνθρωπος)); a man (properly as an individual male) fellow, husband, man, sir , κατήργηκα bring to naught καταργέω katargéō from G2596 (κατά) and G691 (ἀργέω); to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively abolish, cease, cu τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, νηπίου infant νήπιος nḗpios from an obsolete particle (implying negation) and G2031 (ἔπος); not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a si .
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside childish ways.
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βλέπομεν see βλέπω blépō a primary verb; to look at (literally or figuratively) behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, γὰρ for γάρ gár a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other par ἄρτι now ἄρτι árti adverb from a derivative of G142 (αἴρω) (compare G740 (ἄρτος)) through the idea of suspension; just now this day (hour), διʼ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) ἐσόπτρου mirror ἔσοπτρον ésoptron from G1519 (εἰς) and a presumed derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι); a mirror (for looking into) glass ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall αἰνίγματι riddle αἴνιγμα aínigma from a derivative of G136 (αἶνος) (in its primary sense); an obscure saying (enigma), i.e. (abstractly) obscureness X da , τότε then τότε tóte from (the neuter of) G3588 (ὁ) and G3753 (ὅτε); the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecut δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng πρόσωπον face πρόσωπον prósōpon from G4314 (πρός) and (the visage, from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, asp πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid πρόσωπον face πρόσωπον prósōpon from G4314 (πρός) and (the visage, from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, asp · ἄρτι now ἄρτι árti adverb from a derivative of G142 (αἴρω) (compare G740 (ἄρτος)) through the idea of suspension; just now this day (hour), γινώσκω come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; μέρους part μέρος méros from an obsolete but more primary form of (to get as a section or allotment); a division or share (literally or figurati , τότε then τότε tóte from (the neuter of) G3588 (ὁ) and G3753 (ὅτε); the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecut δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἐπιγνώσομαι come to know ἐπιγινώσκω epiginṓskō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1097 (γινώσκω); to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted καθὼς just as καθώς kathṓs from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς); just (or inasmuch) as, that according to, (according, even) as, how, when καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐπεγνώσθην come to know ἐπιγινώσκω epiginṓskō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G1097 (γινώσκω); to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted .
Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
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νυνὶ now νυνί nyní a prolonged form of G3568 (νῦν) for emphasis; just now now δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng μένει remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re πίστις faith πίστις pístis from G3982 (πείθω); persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a rel , ἐλπίς hope ἐλπίς elpís from a primary (to anticipate, usually with pleasure); expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence faith, hope , ἀγάπη love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, · τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τρία three τρεῖς treîs a primary (plural) number; three three ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it , μείζων large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng τούτων this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγάπη love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, .
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.