1 Corinthians 13:8

Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

Cross-reference

1 Corinthians 13:1 shows spiritual gifts without love are meaningless, highlighting love's irreplaceable value, which never ends.

1 Corinthians 13:10 explains that partial gifts pass away when the perfect comes, showing why love never ends.

1 Corinthians 13:13 confirms that faith, hope, and love abide, with love the greatest—reinforcing love's permanence.

1 Corinthians 12:28-30 lists the same spiritual gifts (prophecy, tongues, knowledge) that Paul says will cease in 13:8, showing their temporary nature.

1 Corinthians 14:39 encourages prophesying and tongues despite 13:8 stating they'll cease – Paul values them but subordinates to love.

1 Corinthians 1:5 mentions enrichment in speech and knowledge, the very gifts that 13:8 says will pass away, highlighting their limitation.

1 Corinthians 12:8 lists knowledge as a Spirit-given gift, which 13:8 says will cease – showing its temporary role.

1 Corinthians 14:6 discusses tongues, prophecy, and knowledge as edifying gifts, the same ones that 13:8 says will cease.

Acts 2:4 Historical context

Acts 2:4 records the first occurrence of tongues at Pentecost, the same gift that 1 Cor 13:8 says will eventually be silenced.

Acts 19:6 Historical context

Acts 19:6 shows tongues and prophecy occurring in Ephesus, illustrating the temporary gifts Paul refers to in 13:8.