The ecstatic gifts (verse 1) are worthless. Equally so are the teaching gifts (prophecy, knowledge of mysteries, all knowledge). Crasis here in καν…

And though I have the gift of prophecy. (See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 Corinthians 14:1).

And un…

Prophecy.—The Apostle valued the gift of prophecy—that is, preaching—more highly than the gift of tongues, which stood first in Co…

Judas had, no doubt, faith in God's miracles, yet he was not saved. Selfishness was his ruling motive; he had no love to God or man.

How this…

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…

The chapter division being so absurd, I could not help but change it, especially since I could not conveniently interpret it otherwise. For what pu…

And though I have the gift of prophecy
Either of foretelling future events, as Balaam, who foretold many things conc…

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…