1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.… Love confers on the gifts of the Spirit their proper character and work. 1. It renders the unintelligent utterance of ecstasy significant (ver. 1). 2. It raises the gifts which are significant and powerful, such as prophecies and faith to the rank of moral virtues (ver. 2). 3. It ensures for those gifts which are themselves moral virtues such as kindness to the poor or the sacrifice of one's life for others; their fitting reward. (Principal Edwards.) Parallel Verses KJV: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. |
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