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1 Corinthians 13

1 Co. 13:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Though
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
I speak
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
with the tongues
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
glossa (Greek #1100)
the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
KJV usage: tongue.
Pronounce: gloce-sah'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
of men
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
of angels
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
aggelos (Greek #32)
a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV usage: angel, messenger.
Pronounce: ang'-el-os
Origin: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from 71; compare 34) (to bring tidings)
p, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
charity
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
r, I am become
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
as sounding
echeo (Greek #2278)
to make a loud noise, i.e. reverberate
KJV usage: roar, sound.
Pronounce: ay-kheh'-o
Origin: from 2279
brass
chalkos (Greek #5475)
copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it)
KJV usage: brass, money.
Pronounce: khal-kos'
Origin: perhaps from 5465 through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel (this metal being chiefly used for that purpose)
, or
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
a tinkling
alalazo (Greek #214)
to vociferate, i.e. (by implication) to wail; figuratively, to clang
KJV usage: tinkle, wail.
Pronounce: al-al-ad'-zo
Origin: from ἀλαλή ( a shout, "halloo")
cymbal
kumbalon (Greek #2950)
a "cymbal" (as hollow)
KJV usage: cymbal.
Pronounce: koom'-bal-on
Origin: from a derivative of the base of 2949
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2 Co. 12:4• 4Que fué arrebatado al paraíso, donde oyó palabras secretas que el hombre no puede decir. (2 Co. 12:4)
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1 P. 4:8• 8Y sobre todo, tened entre vosotros ferviente caridad; porque la caridad cubrirá multitud de pecados. (1 P. 4:8)

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Angels,
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Tongues

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-2:  All gifts,
3:  how excellent soever, are nothing worth without charity.
4-12:  The praises thereof,
13:  and prelation before hope and faith.
I speak.
1 Co. 13:2‑3• 2Y si tuviese profecía, y entendiese todos los misterios y toda ciencia; y si tuviese toda la fe, de tal manera que traspasase los montes, y no tengo caridad, nada soy.
 3Y si repartiese toda mi hacienda para dar de comer a pobres, y si entregase mi cuerpo para ser quemado, y no tengo caridad, de nada me sirve. (1 Co. 13:2‑3)
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1 Co. 12:8,16,29‑30• 8Porque á la verdad, á éste es dada por el Espíritu palabra de sabiduría; á otro, palabra de ciencia según el mismo Espíritu;
 16Y si dijere la oreja: Porque no soy ojo, no soy del cuerpo: ¿por eso no será del cuerpo?
 29¿Son todos apóstoles? ¿son todos profetas? ¿todos doctores? ¿todos facultades?
 30¿Tienen todos dones de sanidad? ¿hablan todos lenguas? ¿interpretan todos? (1 Co. 12:8,16,29‑30)
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1 Co. 14:6• 6Ahora pues, hermanos, si yo fuere á vosotros hablando lenguas, ¿qué os aprovecharé, si no os hablare, ó con revelación, ó con ciencia, ó con profecía, ó con doctrina? (1 Co. 14:6)
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2 Co. 12:4• 4Que fué arrebatado al paraíso, donde oyó palabras secretas que el hombre no puede decir. (2 Co. 12:4)
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2 P. 2:18• 18Porque hablando arrogantes palabras de vanidad, ceban con las concupiscencias de la carne en disoluciones á los que verdaderamente habían huído de los que conversan en error; (2 P. 2:18)
have not.
1 Co. 8:1• 1Y por lo que hace á lo sacrificado á los ídolos, sabemos que todos tenemos ciencia. La ciencia hincha, mas la caridad edifica. (1 Co. 8:1)
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Mt. 25:45• 45Entonces les responderá, diciendo: De cierto os digo que en cuanto no lo hicisteis á uno de estos pequeñitos, ni á mí lo hicisteis. (Mt. 25:45)
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Ro. 14:15• 15Empero si por causa de la comida tu hermano es contristado, ya no andas conforme á la caridad. No arruines con tu comida á aquél por el cual Cristo murió. (Ro. 14:15)
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Gá. 5:6,22• 6Porque en Cristo Jesús ni la circuncisión vale algo, ni la incircuncisión; sino la fe que obra por la caridad.
 22Mas el fruto del Espíritu es: caridad, gozo, paz, tolerancia, benignidad, bondad, fe, (Gá. 5:6,22)
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1 Ti. 1:5• 5Pues el fin del mandamiento es la caridad nacida de corazón limpio, y de buena conciencia, y de fe no fingida: (1 Ti. 1:5)
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1 P. 4:8• 8Y sobre todo, tened entre vosotros ferviente caridad; porque la caridad cubrirá multitud de pecados. (1 P. 4:8)
as.
1 Co. 14:7‑8• 7Ciertamente las cosas inanimadas que hacen sonidos, como la flauta ó la vihuela, si no dieren distinción de voces, ¿comó se sabrá lo que se tañe con la flauta, ó con la vihuela?
 8Y si la trompeta diere sonido incierto, ¿quién se apercibirá á la batalla? (1 Co. 14:7‑8)
• Where love is not the regulating power in the Spirit, the very nearness of the saints to each other, and the action of the gifts, prove the greatest dangers; where love governs, all else works smoothly to the edification of the saints and to the Lord's glory. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 13” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

W. Kelly Translation

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If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, yet have not lovea, I am become sounding brass and a clanging cymbal.

WK Translation Notes

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Love is the theme in hand, not "charity."