Paul, First Letter to the Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 13:8
What it means
Knowledge fades and gifts run out, but love does not fall away. Everything else is temporary equipment. Invest in what lasts.
The source
"Love never fails." Paul, First Letter to the Corinthians said it in 1 Corinthians 13:8. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
"Ἡ ἀγάπη οὐδέποτε ἐκπίπτει"Original Greek, 1 Corinthians 13:8. Text read at github.com.
Who said it
The New Testament (1st century AD). The Gospels, the letters of Paul, James, Peter and John, and Revelation. Every line is our own translation from the Koine Greek of the Byzantine text, set beside the King James wording.
Questions
- What does "Love never fails." mean?
- Knowledge fades and gifts run out, but love does not fall away. Everything else is temporary equipment. Invest in what lasts.
- Who said "Love never fails."?
- Paul, First Letter to the Corinthians (1st century AD). Source: 1 Corinthians 13:8.
- What is the original Greek?
- Ἡ ἀγάπη οὐδέποτε ἐκπίπτει. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
- Is "Love never fails." on a shirt?
- Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.
Cite this line
"Love never fails." (Paul, First Letter to the Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 13:8, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/love-never-fails
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More from The New Testament
- The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.John 1:5
- Nothing is impossible with God.Luke 1:37
- Suffering builds endurance. Endurance builds character. Character builds hope.Romans 5:3-4
- All things work together for good for those who love God.Romans 8:28
- If God is for us, who can be against us?Romans 8:31
- In all these things we are more than conquerors.Romans 8:37