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Seeing in a Dim Mirror
Paul uses the image of a 'mirror' to describe our current understanding of God. Scholars note that ancient mirrors were made of polished metal, providing a dim, blurry, and enigmatic reflection. This illustrates that our present knowledge of spiritual truths, while real, is partial and indirect compared to the clarity we will one day experience in heaven.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 13:12
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 13:12
In a mirror (δι' εσοπτρου). By means of a mirror (εσοπτρον, from οπτω, old word, in papyri). Ancient mirrors were of polished meta…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 13:12
19th Century
Bishop
For now—that is, in this earthly life, the “for” connecting the previous statement with that which it illustrates.
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 13:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 13:12
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 13:12
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 13:12
17th Century
Pastor
For now we see through a glass
In this present life, they that are enlightened by the Spirit of God, see God, the pe…
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 …