Bible
Text: I Corinthians 13
Key
Verse: I Corinthians 13:4-7
I Corinthians 12:31 - 13:13 still a more excellent way: here Paul shows that the mutuality an equality of love is a more excellent way to be the church than the hierarchical relations implied by the analogy of the human body. Perhaps beginning as early as the fourth century b.c.e., friends gathering to dine together sometimes ended their evening with hymns of love. Similarly, Paul begins to bring I Corinthians to a close with praise of love, the underlying theme of the letter.
I Corinthians 12:13 then we will see face to face: the tender scene of two lovers gazing at one another "face to face" occurs in ancient art and poetry as early as the seventh century b.c.e. With this picture of perfect mutuality, equality, and devotion, Paul portrays the communion of God and world in the end time. The church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, anticipates God's future.
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