1 Corinthians 13:2

1 Corinthians 13:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
• New International Version (NIV)If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

Context of 1 Corinthians 13:2

1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but I do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3If I give away everything I own, and if I give over my body in order to boast, but do not have love, I receive no benefit. 4Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.

1 Corinthians 13:2 word by word

καὶ ἐὰν ἔχω προφητείαν καὶ εἰδῶ τὰ μυστήρια πάντα καὶ πᾶσαν τὴν γνῶσιν, καὶ ἐὰν ἔχω πᾶσαν τὴν πίστιν ὥστε ὄρη μεθιστάναι, ἀγάπην δὲ μὴ ἔχω, οὐθέν εἰμι.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• thoughἐάνean · ifG1437
• I haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• prophecyπροφητείαprophēteia · prophecyG4394
• understandεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• mysteriesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• mysteriesμυστήριονmustērion · mysteryG3466
• knowledgeγνῶσιςgnōsis · knowledgeG1108
• faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• so thatὥστεhōste · soG5620
• I could removeμεθίστημιmethistēmi methistanō · to moveG3179
• mountainsὄροςoros · mountainG3735
• andδέde · thenG1161
• notμήmē · notG3361
• charityἀγάπηagapē · loveG26
• I amεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• nothingοὐδείςoudeis · noneG3762

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 13:2

• 1 Corinthians 12:8For one person is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, and another the message of knowledge according to the same Spirit,
• 1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
• Numbers 24:15Then he uttered this oracle: “The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open;
• Matthew 7:22On that day, many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, and in your name cast out demons and do many powerful deeds?’
• 1 Corinthians 4:1One should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
• Matthew 13:11He replied, “You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.
• Romans 11:25For I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: A partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
• Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
• Ephesians 3:4When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into this secret of Christ.
• Ephesians 6:19Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak – that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,
• Colossians 1:26that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.
• 1 Timothy 3:16And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
• 1 Corinthians 12:9to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,
• Matthew 17:20He told them, “It was because of your little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; nothing will be impossible for you.”
• Matthew 21:21Jesus answered them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.
• Mark 11:22Jesus said to them, “Have faith in God.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 13:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy - Though I should have received from God the knowledge of future events, so that I could correctly foretell what is coming to pass in the world and in the Church: - And understand all mysteries - The meaning of all the types and figures in the Old Testament, and all the unexplored secrets of nature; and all knowledge - every human art and science; and though I have all faith - such miraculous faith as would enable me…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy - See the note at 1 Corinthians 12:10; note at 1 Corinthians 14:1. And understand all mysteries - On the meaning of the word “mystery” see note, 1 Corinthians 2:7. This passage proves that it was one part of the prophetic office, as referred to here, to be able to understand and explain the “mysteries” of religion; that is, the things that were before unknown, or unrevealed. It does not refer to the prediction of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2If I … can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge: might refer to the gift of "special knowledge" (12:8).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. mysteries--(Ro 11:25; 16:25). Mysteries refer to the deep counsels of God hitherto secret, but now revealed to His saints. Knowledge, to truths long known. faith ... remove mountains--(Mt 17:20; 21:21). The practical power of the will elevated by faith [Neander]; confidence in God that the miraculous result will surely follow the exercise of the will at the secret impulse of His Spirit. Without "love" prophecy, knowledge, and faith, are not what they…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 13:2

• Charitableness
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• Love
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• Religion
• Righteousness
• Sanctification
• Uncharitableness
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings