Parallel Verses New International Version For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation For we see now through a dim window obscurely, but then face to face; now I know partially, but then I shall know according as I also have been known. World English Bible For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known. Young's Literal Translation for we see now through a mirror obscurely, and then face to face; now I know in part, and then I shall fully know, as also I was known; 1 Corinthians 13:12 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleNow we see through a glass, darkly - Δι' εσοπτρου εν αινιγματι. Of these words some literal explanation is necessary. The word εσοπτρον which we translate a glass, literally signifies a mirror or reflector, from εις, into, and οπτομαι, I look; and among the ancients mirrors were certainly made of fine polished metal. The word here may signify any thing by which the image of a person is reflected, as in our looking, or look in glass. The word is not used for a glass to look through; nor would such an image have suited with the apostle's design. The εσοπτρον or mirror, is mentioned by some of the most ancient Greek writers; so Anacreon, Ode xi. ver. 1: - Αεγουσιν αἱ γυναικες, Ανακρεων, γερων ει· Ααβων ΕΣΟΠΤΡΟΝ αθρει Κομας μεν ουκετ' ουσας. The women tell me, Anacreon, thou art grown old; Take thy mirror, and view How few of thy hairs remain. And again, in Ode xx. ver. 5: - Εγω δ' εσοπτρον ειην, Ὁπως αει βλεπης με. I wish I were a mirror continued... Treasury of Scripture Knowledge we see. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) darkly. Gr. in a riddle. Ezekiel 17:2 Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel; face. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 18:10 Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you... Revelation 22:4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. now. 1 Corinthians 13:9,10 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part... John 10:15 As the Father knows me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. Library What Lasts'Whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 13. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three....'--1 COR. xiii. 8, 13. We discern the run of the Apostle's thought best by thus omitting the intervening verses and connecting these two. The part omitted is but a buttress of what has been stated in the former of our two verses; and when we thus unite them there is disclosed plainly the Apostle's intention … Alexander Maclaren—Romans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) Now, and Then Charity and Loneliness. Revival in the Home Cross References Genesis 32:30 So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, "It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared." Numbers 12:8 With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?" Job 19:26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; Job 36:26 How great is God--beyond our understanding! The number of his years is past finding out. 1 Corinthians 8:3 But whoever loves God is known by God. 1 Corinthians 13:9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 1 Corinthians 13:11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. Jump to Previous Complete Dim Dimly Face Fully Gain Glass Imperfect Mirror Part Partially Poor Present Puzzled Reflection Understand Understood WindowJump to Next Complete Dim Dimly Face Fully Gain Glass Imperfect Mirror Part Partially Poor Present Puzzled Reflection Understand Understood WindowLinks 1 Corinthians 13:12 NIV1 Corinthians 13:12 NLT 1 Corinthians 13:12 ESV 1 Corinthians 13:12 NASB 1 Corinthians 13:12 KJV 1 Corinthians 13:12 Bible Apps 1 Corinthians 13:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 13:12 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 13:12 French Bible 1 Corinthians 13:12 German Bible 1 Corinthians 13:12 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |