1 Corinthians 13:9

For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

Cross-reference

In 1 Corinthians 13:12, Paul expands on the 'in part' theme — our partial knowledge will be replaced by full knowledge when we see face to face.

In 1 Corinthians 8:2, Paul warns that thinking one knows fully is mistaken — directly aligning with the 'know in part' theme.

1 Corinthians 14:1 urges pursuit of prophecy despite its partial nature, directly responding to the limitation stated here.

1 Corinthians 14:6 emphasizes that prophecy must convey revelation or knowledge — connecting to the 'prophesy in part' that still imparts truth.

1 Corinthians 2:9 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 2:9, the hidden wisdom of God surpasses what we can perceive — echoing the limitation of knowing only in part.

Job 26:14 Related theme

In Job 26:14, the 'outskirts of his ways' imagery parallels partial knowledge — we only grasp a whisper of God's power.

Matthew 11:27 Related theme

Matthew 11:27 grounds our partial knowledge in the exclusive revelation of the Father through the Son—only Jesus fully knows God.

Romans 11:34 echoes the same limitation—no human can know the Lord's mind, reinforcing why our knowledge is only partial.

Ephesians 3:19 presents the paradox of knowing a love that surpasses knowledge—directly relating to the partial knowledge that will be made whole.

Colossians 2:2 aims for 'complete understanding' and knowing the mystery of Christ—the full knowledge that our partial knowledge anticipates.

Colossians 2:3 locates all wisdom and knowledge in Christ, explaining why our current knowledge is only partial—the full treasure is hidden in Him.

1 Peter 1:10-12 describes prophets and angels with partial understanding of salvation—directly illustrating the 'know in part' theme here.

1 John 3:2 Parallel

1 John 3:2 contrasts our present incomplete knowledge with future full knowledge when we see Christ as He is—the same 'now we know in part' perspective.

Job 11:7 Related theme

In Job 11:7, Zophar asks if we can find out the deep things of God — reinforcing that human knowledge is partial.

Job 11:8 Related theme

In Job 11:8, the rhetorical question about knowing what is higher than heaven underscores the limits of human understanding.

1 Thessalonians 5:20 commands not to despise prophecies — reinforcing that even partial prophecy should be valued.