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.
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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“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”1 Corinthians 15:57
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”1 Thessalonians 5:18
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Colossians 3:15