1 Corinthians 13 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the three things that remain according to 1 Corinthians 13?
Faith, hope, and love
The greatest of these is love.
What does love never do?
Love never fails
This emphasizes the enduring nature of love.
Fill in the blank: Love is _______ and _______.
patient, kind
These are key characteristics of love.
According to 1 Corinthians 13, what does love not delight in?
Evil
Love rejoices with the truth.
What does love always do?
Protects, trusts, hopes, perseveres
These actions reflect the nature of love.
When does perfection come according to 1 Corinthians 13?
When the imperfect disappears
This suggests a transition from childhood to maturity.
True or False: Knowledge will cease according to 1 Corinthians 13.
True
This indicates a temporary nature of knowledge in contrast to love.
What happens to prophecies according to 1 Corinthians 13?
They will cease
This highlights the impermanence of prophetic gifts.
Fill in the blank: If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am like a _______.
resounding gong or a clanging cymbal
This illustrates the emptiness of speech without love.
What should be put behind when one becomes mature according to 1 Corinthians 13?
Childish ways
Maturity involves leaving behind immature thoughts and behaviors.
What is the relationship between love and anger according to 1 Corinthians 13?
Love is not easily angered
This indicates that love fosters patience and understanding.
What does love keep no record of?
Wrongs
This emphasizes forgiveness as a key aspect of love.
What is the significance of having faith that can move mountains but not love?
I am nothing
This underscores the supremacy of love over other virtues.
What is the ultimate conclusion of 1 Corinthians 13 regarding the greatest virtue?
The greatest of these is love
This serves as a central tenet of Christian teaching on love.
What is the greatest manifestation of God’s Spirit according to 1 Corinthians 13?
Love
This chapter emphasizes that love is superior to all spiritual gifts.
What does Paul say about the supreme spiritual gift?
The supreme spiritual gift is love
Referenced in 1 Cor 12v31.
Fill in the blank: If I have faith that can move mountains, but have not ______, I am nothing.
love
This highlights the importance of love over spiritual abilities.
According to the text, what is crucial for Christians to embody?
The character of God
God is described as love, and Christians must reflect this quality.
How should love be demonstrated in a Christian’s life?
As the life of Jesus in us
This includes qualities outlined in 1 Cor 13v4-7.
What are the characteristics of love according to 1 Corinthians 13:4-7?
Love is patient, love is kind, does not boast, is not proud
Each of these traits contrasts with the behavior of the Corinthians.
True or False: The Corinthians were known for their patience.
False
They were impatient for their rights in lawsuits and spiritual gifts.
What does the word ‘kind’ mean in the context of love?
Generous
The Corinthians were criticized for not being generous during communal meals.
What negative trait was prevalent among the Corinthians regarding their relationships?
Jealousy
Many were jealous of their more talented friends.
What will individuals ultimately be judged by?
Their love and likeness to Christ
This emphasizes the importance of love over gifts or learning.
