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NASB | 1 Corinthians 13:10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 13:10 But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away. |
Bible Question:
Paul states in verse 12 he know in part, is he talking about when the Bible is complete? He will know as he is known. What does he mean about then? Then when? When that which is perfect is come? He was not here when the Bible was completed. |
Bible Answer: Hi, who... Welcome to the forum! Your long question differs from your short question. To the short question, enter the following numbers in the search box to the right of your screen: 181621 and 179511. To the long question pertains to 1 Corinthians 13:10. When the Word of God became flesh (Hebrews 1:1-2), the canon closed with Revelation (Revelation 22:18), and the Holy Spirit was given (John 15:26), partial knowledge was displaced by full or complete knowledge. The situation we find ourselves in today is far superior to that known in the past (Hebrews 1:3). Even Peter asserts that the Scriptures are more certain than his experience (2 Peter 1:16-21). As we draw closer to glory, God and Christ will be known more directly (1 Corinthians 13:12) until we see Him face to face (Revelation 22:4-5). In Him, Doc |