1 Corinthians 13:13

“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”

"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." - 1 Corinthians 13:13
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What does 1 Corinthians 13:13 mean?

“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” In this closing sentence of 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul gathers the whole chapter into a single, steady conclusion. The chapter has been speaking about what lasts and what does not…

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The Greatest Gift: Embracing Charity in Our Lives

In the epistle of 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul presents a profound statement in chapter 13, verse 13: "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." This verse offers a summary of the essence of Christian life, encapsulating the…

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A Prayer for the Abiding Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in humble reverence, I am reminded of Your divine wisdom and the truths encapsulated within Your Word. I thank You for the revelation found in 1 Corinthians 13:13, where it declares, "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but…

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1 Corinthians 13:13 1 Corinthians 13:13 [13] So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (ESV)
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1 Corinthians 13:13 - "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."
"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." - 1 Corinthians 13:13
Une interprétation artistique numérique de 1 Corinthiens 13:13 : 'Et maintenant demeurent la foi, l'espérance, l'amour, ces trois ; mais la plus grande de ces choses est l'amour.' L'image illustre ces trois concepts abstraits sous forme de repères visuels tangibles, entrelacés et accompagnés de couleurs chaudes et vibrantes. Au milieu d'eux, l'amour est mis en avant, se distinguant comme l'élément le plus éclatant et le plus grand de la composition.
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