KJV ORIGINAL
But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But when perfection finally shows up, all these incomplete pieces we're working with right now will become unnecessary.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When the full picture arrives, you won't need the rough draft anymore.
📚 Historical Context
The Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to the early Christian church in Corinth, a prosperous but morally chaotic Greek city, addressing divisions and misuse of spiritual gifts among believers. In Chapter 13, Paul emphasizes the superiority of love over temporary gifts like prophecy and tongues, which he describes as partial and imperfect. He looks ahead to a time of full perfection, possibly the return of Christ, when these incomplete gifts will no longer be needed.
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