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1 Corinthians 13:12

In 9 translations

BSB
Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
KJV
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.
WEB
For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known.
ASV
For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known.
LSV
for we now see obscurely through a mirror, and then face to face; now I know in part, and then I will fully know, as I was also known;
YLT
for we see now through a mirror obscurely, and then face to face; now I know in part, and then I shall fully know, as also I was known;
DBY
For we see now through a dim window obscurely, but then face to face; now I know partially, but then I shall know according as I also have been known.
DRC
We see now through a glass in a dark manner; but then face to face. Now I know I part; but then I shall know even as I am known.
GNV
For nowe we see through a glasse darkely: but then shall wee see face to face. Nowe I know in part: but then shall I know euen as I am knowen.

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  • Spelling of γινώσκω: Tyndale House: γεινώσκω.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
βλέπομεν γὰρ ἄρτι διʼ ἐσόπτρου ἐν αἰνίγματι, τότε δὲ πρόσωπον πρὸς πρόσωπον· ἄρτι γινώσκω ἐκ μέρους, τότε δὲ ἐπιγνώσομαι καθὼς καὶ ἐπεγνώσθην.
RP2018
Βλέπομεν γὰρ ἄρτι δι’ ἐσόπτρου ἐν αἰνίγματι, τότε δὲ πρόσωπον πρὸς πρόσωπον· ἄρτι γινώσκω ἐκ μέρους, τότε δὲ ἐπιγνώσομαι καθὼς καὶ ἐπεγνώσθην.
TR-Boyd
Βλέπομεν γὰρ ἄρτι δι᾿ ἐσόπτρου ἐν αἰνίγματι, τότε δὲ πρόσωπον πρὸς πρόσωπον· ἄρτι γινώσκω ἐκ μέρους, τότε δὲ ἐπιγνώσομαι καθὼς καὶ ἐπεγνώσθην.
SCR1894
βλεπομεν γαρ αρτι δι εσοπτρου εν αινιγματι τοτε δε προσωπον προς προσωπον αρτι γινωσκω εκ μερους τοτε δε επιγνωσομαι καθως και επεγνωσθην

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 John 3:2Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:9–10For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away.
  • Philippians 3:12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
  • Revelation 22:4They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.
  • 2 Corinthians 5:7For we walk by faith, not by sight.
  • Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
  • James 1:23For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,
  • Romans 8:18I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
  • 1 Corinthians 8:3But the one who loves God is known by God.
  • Genesis 32:30So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”
  • John 10:15just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.
  • Numbers 12:8I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?”
  • Matthew 18:10See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
  • Exodus 33:11Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent.
  • Judges 14:12–19“Let me tell you a riddle,” Samson said to them. “If you can solve it for me within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes. But if you cannot solve it, you must…

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