Love Never Fails
The supreme virtue that outlasts all gifts.
Paul's famous love chapter in 1 Corinthians 13.
The big idea
Faith, hope, and love abide—but the greatest of these is love.
Opening scripture
“Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled.”
What does “Love Never Fails” walk through?
Love Never Fails
1 Corinthians 13:8 · KJV
Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail.
In plain English
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled.
Walking in Truth
Paul's letter to 1 Corinthians reveals the boundless depths of gospel grace. Paul's famous love chapter in 1 Corinthians 13. By applying this truth daily, our hearts find steady peace.
“Faith, hope, and love abide—but the greatest of these is love.”
Pray
Father, thank You for the truth of 1 Corinthians 13:8. Let Your Holy Spirit empower me to walk in its light today. Amen.
Write it down
How can the truth of 1 Corinthians 13:8 shape your mindset today?
Abide in Grace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 1 Corinthians 13:8. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 1 Corinthians 13:8
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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