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If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but don`t have love, I am nothing.
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Gifts Without Love Are Nothing
Commentators unanimously agree that even the most impressive spiritual gifts—like prophecy, deep knowledge, or miracle-working faith—are ultimately worthless if not rooted in love. Paul's dramatic statement, "I am nothing," means that without love, a person is an "absolute zero" in God's eyes, regardless of their talents or abilities.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And though I have the gift of prophecy. (See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 Corinthians 14:1).
And un…
The ecstatic gifts (verse 1) are worthless. Equally so are the teaching gifts (prophecy, knowledge of mysteries, all knowledge). Crasis here in καν…
19th Century
Anglican
Prophecy.—The Apostle valued the gift of prophecy—that is, preaching—more highly than the gift of tongues, which stood first in Co…
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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Having discussed the different charismatic graces and ministries that distinguish the members of the Church, the Apostle now addresses charity, whi…
