1 Corinthians
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV) speaks to love for others, love, and faith — words set in 1 Corinthians, Paul's letter to a struggling church. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”
1 Corinthians 13:7“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
Luke 10:27“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”
Ephesians 5:2“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13
Common questions
What does 1 Corinthians 13:13 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Corinthians 13:13 reads: "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." The verse speaks to love for others, love, and faith. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Corinthians 13 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Corinthians 13:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." is 1 Corinthians 13:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Corinthians chapter 13.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Corinthians 13:13?
Verses that sit beside 1 Corinthians 13:13 include 1 Corinthians 13:7, Luke 10:27, and Galatians 5:14. Reading them alongside 1 Corinthians 13:13 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with 1 Corinthians 13:13?
Read 1 Corinthians 13:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.