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1 Corinthians 13:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Right now, we're seeing everything through a foggy mirror — like trying to understand life through a cracked phone screen. But one day, we'll see everything clearly, face to face. Right now I only get pieces of the puzzle, but then I'll understand everything completely, the same way God already understands me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Life's confusing now, but one day everything will make perfect sense.

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