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1 Corinthians 13:9

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

1 Corinthians 13:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 13:9

Theological / Devotional

In part. The gifts of knowledge and prophecy provide only partial glimpses of the inexhaustible treasures of divine knowledge. This limited knowledge will appear to be all but canceled in the superior brightness of the eternal world, as the light of a candle loses its importance when placed in the bright light of the sun.

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