1 Corinthians 13:1 meaning and explanation
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Corinthians 13:1, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
Paul writes to a divided church in Corinth that prized spectacular spiritual gifts, especially tongues, and used them to compete for status. Speaking hypothetically about himself, he sets the highest eloquence, human or angelic, against love, the Greek agape, self-giving care for others.
Read and study this verse. Three complete study layers are included with Premium.