1 Corinthians 13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man… I. THE SAINT'S CHILDHOOD. 1. Speech corresponds with tongues (ver. 8). 2. Understanding with prophecy. 3. Thought with knowledge. II. THE SAINT'S MANHOOD. 1. Perfect power of expression. 2. Glorified intellect. 3. Full revelation of God. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. |
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