1 Corinthians 13:12

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then I shall know just as I also am known.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    For 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} now{G737} we see{G991} in{G1223} a mirror,{G1722} darkly;{G135} but{G1161} then{G5119} face{G4383} to{G4314} face:{G4383} now{G737} I know{G1097} in{G1537} part;{G3313} but{G1161} then{G5119} shall I know{G1921} fully even as{G2531} also{G2532} I was fully known.{G1921}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} now{G737} we see{G991}{(G5719)} through{G1223} a glass{G2072}, darkly{G1722}{G135}; but{G1161} then{G5119} face{G4383} to{G4314} face{G4383}: now{G737} I know{G1097}{(G5719)} in{G1537} part{G3313}; but{G1161} then{G5119} shall I know{G1921}{(G5695)} even as{G2531} also{G2532} I am known{G1921}{(G5681)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Now we se in a glasse even in a darke speakynge: but then shall we se face to face. Now I knowe vnparfectly: but then shall I knowe even as I am knowen.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Now we se thorow a glasse in a darke speakynge, but the shal we se face to face. Now I knowe vnperfectly: but the shal I knowe eue as I am knowne.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For nowe we see through a glasse darkely: but then shall wee see face to face. Nowe I know in part: but then shall I know euen as I am knowen.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Nowe we see in a glasse, euen in a darke speakyng: but then shall we see face to face. Nowe I knowe vnperfectly: but then shall I knowe euen as I am knowen.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for we see now through a mirror obscurely, and then face to face; now I know in part, and then I shall fully know, as also I was known;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For now we see things in a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now my knowledge is in part; then it will be complete, even as God's knowledge of me.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For now we see in a mirror indirectly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 3:18 : 18 And we all, with unveiled faces, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this transformation comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
  • 1 John 3:2 : 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. But we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
  • 1 Cor 13:9-9 : 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears.
  • Phil 3:12 : 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
  • Jas 1:23 : 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror.
  • Matt 5:8 : 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
  • Num 12:8 : 8 With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid to speak against My servant Moses?'
  • 2 Cor 5:7 : 7 (For we live by faith, not by sight.)
  • 1 Cor 8:3 : 3 But if anyone loves God, they are known by Him.
  • Gen 32:30 : 30 Jacob said, 'Please tell me your name.' But he replied, 'Why do you ask my name?' Then he blessed him there.
  • Exod 33:11 : 11 The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua, son of Nun, did not leave the tent.
  • Matt 18:10 : 10 See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
  • John 10:15 : 15 Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father, I lay down my life for the sheep.
  • Rom 8:18 : 18 I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.
  • Rev 22:4 : 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.

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