With the tongues (ταις γλωσσαις). Instrumental case. Mentioned first because really least and because the Corinthians put undue em…

1 Corinthians Chapter 13

This chapter is a continuation of the subject begun in chapter 12. In that chapter, Paul had introduced the subject…

Though I speak . . .—The more excellent way is “Love.” Without it, all moral and intellectual gifts are valuele . If ther…

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

If…

Verse 31b introduces ch. 13. Love is the most excellent way for Christians to use their spiritual gifts. The word “love” (agape GK 27) is used in t…

Though I speak with the tongues of men
That is, of all men, all languages that men anywhere speak, or have been spok…

The excellent way discussed at the end of the previous chapter is not what is commonly meant by 'charity' (that is, almsgiving), but rather love in…

Having discu ed the different charismatic graces and ministries that distinguish the members of the Church, the Apostle now addre es charity, which…