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NASB | 1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 13:12 For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God]. |
Subject: Love on the Forum |
Bible Note: From 1 Cor 13: We all, of course, know this passage. As we have been discussing Love on this forum, I would like to ask these questions. Firstly, of myself, and then, of any who wish to look inside. 4 Love has patience, Do we allow for others to be unable to express themselves well, asking question to clarify before jumping to conclusions? Are we willing to cover difficult material slowly? Are we willing to repeat ourselves in yet another way when we have been misunderstood again? Love is kind; Of course I am kind by my own standards, but what do others thinks? Am I known for my kindness? love is not envious; (how does this relate on the forum?) love is not vain, is not puffed up; Do we really think that we have the final word, the ultimate truth? Am I feeling quite good about myself, in how well I handled that question? Do we think that we cannot profit from the least of our brothers and sisters? 5 does not behave indecently, Is there beauty in what I say, in what I post? Are my posts appropriate, healthy, edifying? does not pursue its own things, Am I serving the calling of the Lord, or am I trying to make you like me? Am I trying to do anything besides being your, and the Lord's slave? is not easily provoked, How easy is it for someone to get under my skin? How far can someone push me, and still respond in kindness, and patience, in love? thinks no evil; Do you have to prove to me how rotten you are, or do I just assume it to be true? 6 does not rejoice in unrighteousness, Do I get happy when I see someone "stick it" to someone else that I don't like? When they are caught in an error? but rejoices in the truth. How happy am I when someone else shows me my error? Am I bummed because I was wrong, or happy because now I've got it right? 7 Love quietly covers all things, Covers with silence. (I invite comments) believes all things, hopes all things, Do I just know that you are truly a gem, and am I just waiting for you to shine? endures all things. Will I wait for as long as it takes? Do I have Love? In Christ, Mark |