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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In part (εκ μερους). See on 12:27. As opposed to the whole.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For we know in part. Compare with the notes on 1 Corinthians 12:27.

This expression means, "only in part;" that is, imp…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

We know in part.—Knowledge and preaching are incomplete; therefore, when this dispensation ends, and the complete dispen…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Much of what we call knowledge, much of what we call eloquence, will all be put away. As our spiritual growth increases, we shall not need these ch…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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 …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He now proves that prophecy, and other gifts of that nature, pass away, because they are conferred upon us to help our infirmity. Now, our…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For we know in part
Not that the Scriptures, the rule and measure of knowledge, and from which spiritual knowledge i…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After showing that charity excels the other gifts of the Holy Spirit because of its nece ity and fruitfulne , the Apostle now shows the excellence …

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