I Corinthians 13:11
The Scripture
(11) When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter describes the love of Christ as the greatest virtue, emphasizing that true love is patient, kind, and enduring, unlike selfish or fleeting affection. It teaches that believers should strive to reflect this love in their relationships, even when it is difficult, and that love is the foundation of the Christian life.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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