1 Corinthians 13:11
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
Cross-reference
1 Corinthians 3:1
Parallel
In 1 Corinthians 3:1, Paul calls the Corinthians infants in Christ—the same childish immaturity that 13:11 says we must outgrow.
1 Corinthians 3:2
Parallel
In 1 Corinthians 3:1, Paul calls the Corinthians infants in Christ—the same childish immaturity that 13:11 says we must outgrow.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Parallel
In 1 Corinthians 14:20, Paul applies the same child/maturity contrast to urge mature understanding in the church.
Hebrews 5:13
Parallel
Hebrews 5:13 uses the same 'babe' metaphor for those unskilled in righteousness — a parallel to Paul's child vs. mature contrast.
Galatians 4:1
Parallel
Galatians 4:1 uses the same child/heir analogy to illustrate the transition from law to faith — a parallel metaphor for immaturity and maturity.