1 Corinthians 13:13

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

King James Version

World English Bible (WEB)

But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

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What this verse means

Faith, hope, and love remain when everything else passes — and love is the greatest.

A short prayer

Lord, build my life on what remains: faith, hope, and above all, love.

Read in context — 1 Corinthians 13

11When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

12For 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.

13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

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