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From Partial to Perfect
Commentators agree this verse describes the transition from our current, limited state to the perfect, complete knowledge we will have in heaven. Scholars like Albert Barnes compare it to starlight vanishing in the full light of day. Our present knowledge and spiritual gifts are just a partial glimpse of the glorious, clear reality to come.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 13:10
18th Century
Theologian
But when that which is perfect is come. It does come; or it will come. This proposition is couched in a general form. It means that when <…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 13:10
That which is perfect (το τελειον). The perfect, the full-grown (τελος, end), the mature. See on 2:6. Hοταν ελθη is second aorist …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 13:10
19th Century
Bishop
That which is perfect.—This verse shows, by the emphatic “then,” that the time when the gifts will cease is the end of th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 13:6–11
19th Century
Preacher
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
On 1 Corinthians 13:10
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
On 1 Corinthians 13:10
16th Century
Theologian
When that which is perfect is come. “When the goal has been reached, then the helps in the race will be done away.” He retains, however, t…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 13:10
17th Century
Pastor
But when that which is perfect is come
When perfect knowledge of God, of Christ, and of the mysteries of the kingdom…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 13:8–13
17th Century
Minister
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 …