In a mirror (δι' εσοπτρου). By means of a mirror (εσοπτρον, from οπτω, old word, in papyri). Ancient mirrors were of polished meta…

For now we see through a glass. Paul here uses another illustration to show the imperfection of our knowledge in this life. Compared to wh…

For now—that is, in this earthly life, the “for” connecting the previous statement with that which it illustrates.

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For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abide…

Love is permanent, in contrast with prophecies, tongues, and knowledge— all of which will cease to exist because they will cease to be needed. The …

We now see through a glass. Here we have the application of the analogy. "The measure of knowledge that we now have is suitable to imperfe…

For now we see through a gla
In this present life, they that are enlightened by the Spirit of God, see God, the per…

Charity is much to be preferred to the gifts on which the Corinthians prided themselves. This preference is due to its longer continuance. It is a …

Here he speaks of the vision, which is the knowledge of God. Therefore, all the preceding gifts must be understood as destined to be eliminated, si…