If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have … Published by permission. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love. Facebook Twitter Google Linkedin Pinterest Mail. Cancel {{#items}} {{human}} {{/items}} ← Chapter. Scripture Formatting. 3 If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don't love, I've … All rights reserved. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 1 Corinthians 14. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love. 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 MSG We don’t yet see things clearly. 13  But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. Feb 14, 2016 - If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. On my second visit I warned that bunch that keeps sinning over and over in the same old ways that when I came back I wouldn’t go easy on them. MSG . Love doesn't strut, Doesn't have a swelled head, 5  Doesn't force itself on others, Isn't always "me first," Doesn't fly off the handle, Doesn't keep score of the sins of others, 6  Doesn't revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, 7  Puts up with anything, Trusts God always, Always looks for the best, Never looks back, But keeps going to the end. Love cares more for others than for self. We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us! We know only a portion of the truth, and what we say about God is always incomplete. If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. MSG 1 Corinthians 13 The Way of Love 1 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. We're squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. Love never dies. When I was an infant at my mother's breast, I gurgled and cooed like any infant. 4  Love never gives up. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don't love, I've gotten nowhere. Doesn't revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth. 14. before the Parousia. 1 And how dare you take each … 1 Corinthians 14. Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-9 in MSG and NIV using our online parallel Bible. 2 If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. 13 1 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. 2 If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing. Genesis. 1 Corinthians 13 The Way of Love 1 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Book. 1 Corinthians 13:3-7 MSG If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love. MSG / 1 Corinthians / 1 Corinthians 6; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt w 2 If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. Scripture Formatting. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. We don't yet see things clearly. We never really know enough until we recognize that God alone knows it all. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 MSG If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. But when the Complete arrives, our incompletes will be canceled. Love doesn't strut, Doesn't have a swelled head. 1 Corinthians 13:13 But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. 1-3 The question keeps coming up regarding meat that has been offered up to an idol: Should you attend meals where such meat is served, or not? Now, preparing for the third, I’m saying it again from a distance. Font Size. One verse per line Red Letter Cross References Footnotes Strongs Numbers Hide Verse Numbers Close. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . 2 If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. 1-3 Go after a life of love as if your life depended on it—because it does. 8  Love never dies. 10  But when the Complete arrives, our incompletes will be canceled. 13 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. Inspired speech will be over some day; praying in tongues will end; understanding will reach its limit. MSG / 1 Corinthians / 1 Corinthians 13; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. 13 1-4 Well, this is my third visit coming up. One verse per line Red Letter Cross References Footnotes Strongs Numbers Hide Verse Numbers Close. 1 Corinthians 13:12. 1 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. Font Size. Remember the Scripture that says, “A matter becomes clear after two or three witnesses give evidence”? When I grew up, I left those infant ways for good. Published by permission. Justification of this analogy in so far as it served to illustrate the thought of 1 Corinthians 13:10. ἄρτι] i.e. All rights reserved. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 11  When I was an infant at my mother's breast, I gurgled and cooed like any infant. Love cares more for others than for self. Doesn't force itself on others, Isn't always "me first," Doesn't fly off the handle, Doesn't keep score of the sins of others. 2  If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. 1 If I speak with human … And the best of the three is love. Love cares more for others than for self. 1 Corinthians 13:1 - MSG - If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy... Study verse in the The Message But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. 1 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . Read verse in The Message Bible 2 If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. Proud member Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. διʼ ἐσόπτρου] through a mirror; popular mode of expression according to the optical appearance, inasmuch, namely, as what is seen in the mirror appears to stand behind it. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We sometimes tend to think we know all we need to know to answer these kinds of questions— but sometimes our humble hearts can help us more than our proud minds. MSG / 1 Corinthians / 1 Corinthians 10 / 1 Corinthians 10:13; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. 2 Corinthians 13 The Message (MSG) He’s Alive Now! Salem Media Group. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. 12  We don't yet see things clearly. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt w If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. We'll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us! Prayer Language. 9  We know only a portion of the truth, and what we say about God is always incomplete. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. Remember the Scripture that says, “A matter becomes clear after two or three witnesses give evidence”? And the best of the three is love. And the best of the three is love. All Rights Reserved. Version. But it won't be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright!