1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 13:1

BSB
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.
AKJV
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
CPDV
If I were to speak in the language of men, or of Angels, yet not have charity, I would be like a clanging bell or a crashing cymbal.
ERV
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.
NHEB
If I speak with the tongues of humans and of angels, but do not have love, I have become sounding bronze, or a clanging cymbal.
SMT
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I have been the brass of echoes, and the shouting cymbal.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 13:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 13:1
Summary
Eloquence without love produces meaningless noise
Event
Linguistic gifts rendered worthless
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching