1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see by means of a mirror, as if in a riddle, but then we will see face to face. Now my knowledge is partial, but then I will know fully, as God has fully known me.
Treated in 20 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
The necessity of mortification: the duty of the best believers cites 1 Cor. xiii. 12
…1 Cor. ix. 27 — Indwelling sin always abides; no perfection in this life, Phil. iii. 12; 1 Cor. xiii. 12; 2 Pet. iii. 18; Gal. v. 17, etc. — The activity of abiding sin in believers, Rom. vii.…
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
Thoughtfulness of the excellency of the majesty of God cites 1 Cor. xiii. 12
…18. “In a glass,” how is that? Clearly, perfectly? Alas, no! He tells you how that is, 1 Cor. xiii. 12, “We see through a glass, darkly,” saith he. It is not a telescope that helps us to see…
- Selected Sermons of Jonathan Edwards ·
A Divine and Supernatural Light cites 1 Cor. xiii. 12
…Christ,” 2 Cor. iv. 4. The gospel is as a glass, by which this light is conveyed to us, 1 Cor. xiii. 12: “Now we see through a glass.”—But, 3. When it is said that this light is given…
- The Key Teachings of C. S. Lewis ·
Heaven, Hell and the Great Choice cites 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12
…but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12 Weighing it The Great Divorce is a profound book, and its teaching on the reality of…
- The Key Teachings of C. S. Lewis ·
Conclusion cites 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12
…but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12 We have covered a great deal of ground in fifteen short chapters, and it would be easy to…
- Portraits of Courage – Corrie ten Boom ·
Appendix A: Lessons from the Life of Corrie ten Boom cites 1 Corinthians 13:12
…day we will see the pattern. “For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face” (1 Corinthians 13:12, ASV). 12. Don’t Carry the Whole World’s Grief At Vught Corrie learned that she was not…
- Practical Religion ·
Heirs of God cites 1 Cor. xiii. 12
…in glory. What says the Scripture? "Then shall I know even as also I am known." (1 Cor. xiii. 12.) Blessed be God, there will be no more disagreements among believers! Episcopalians and…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Seventh Stage cites 1 Cor. 13:12
…or in his exaltation; whether coming to suffer, or coming to reign. James 1:23; 1 Cor. 13:12; 2 Cor. 3:18. Christiana therefore went to the shepherds apart, (now the names of the…
- Real Questions – Book 1 ·
Why Do Christians Disagree So Much? cites 1 Corinthians 13:12
…dimly. “Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face” (1 Corinthians 13:12). The Bible is clear about the gospel, but it doesn’t settle every question we’d like it…
- The Key Teachings of John Owen ·
Think Greatly of God cites 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12
…but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12 Owen draws out the picture. It is not a telescope that brings far things near; it is an…
- The Key Teachings of Augustine of Hippo ·
Confession as Praise cites 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12
…but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12 This is liberating. Much of our spiritual exhaustion comes from managing appearances —…
- The Key Teachings of Corrie ten Boom ·
The Underside of the Embroidery cites 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12
…but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12 That distinction matters pastorally. The image can be misused as a quick explanation…
- The Key Teachings of John Wesley ·
What Perfection Is Not cites 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12
…but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12 Not free from infirmities or temptation Third, Christians are not free from infirmities.…
- The Key Teachings of John Bunyan ·
The Delectable Mountains cites 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12
…but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12 A note of the way As the pilgrims leave, one shepherd gives them a note of the way.…
- Real Questions – Book 3 ·
What Will Heaven Actually Be Like? cites 1 Corinthians 13:12
…says, “Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face” (1 Corinthians 13:12). What we don’t know Here the Bible is humble, and we should be too. “No eye has seen, no…
- How to Succeed in the Christian Life (For Teens) ·
The Hard Bits cites 1 Corinthians 13:12
…then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” — 1 Corinthians 13:12 (KJV) Sooner or later, Torrey says, every young Christian comes across parts of the Bible…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Christian Perfection cites 1 Cor. 13:12
…indeed is almost an unavoidable consequence of it; seeing those who “know but in part” [1 Cor. 13:12] are ever liable to err touching the things which they know not. It is true, the children…
- Old Paths ·
Forgiveness cites 1 Cor. xiii. 12
…as we have been known.” We shall “see the King in His beauty,” and “go out no more.” (1 Cor. xiii. 12;: Isa. xxxiii. 17; Rev. iii. 12.) “Blessed then is he whose transgression is forgiven…
- Knots Untied ·
Idolatry cites 1 Cor. xiii. 12
…but then face to face: now I know in part; then shall I know even also as I am known.” (1 Cor. xiii. 12.) In short, our best things are yet to come. But in the day of our Lord’s return every…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
Part I. Concerning the nature of the affections and their importance in religion cites 1 Cor. 13:8-12
…Scriptures, as Prov. 4:18; John 4:14, and chap. 6:40, 47, 50, 51, 54, 58; 1 John 3:16; 1 Cor. 13:8-12. It is unreasonable therefore to suppose, that the love and joy of the saints in heaven…