1 Corinthians 13:12

1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 13

“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.”1 Corinthians 13:12

What Does 1 Corinthians 13:12 Mean?

1 Corinthians 13:12 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 13:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Corinthians 3:18“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.”1 John 3:2“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”1 Corinthians 13:9“For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.”Philippians 3:12“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”Matthew 5:8“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”2 Corinthians 5:7“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”Revelation 22:4“And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.”1 Corinthians 8:2“And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.”Psalms 16:11“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”James 1:23“For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:”Numbers 12:8“With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”Romans 8:18“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”1 Corinthians 13:10“But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.”1 Corinthians 8:3“But if any man love God, the same is known of him.”Job 19:26“And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:”John 17:24“Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”Genesis 32:30“And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”Job 36:26“Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.”Matthew 18:10“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”

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