1 Corinthians 13:12

1 Corinthians 13:12 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12For 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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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

12For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully, just as I also have been fully known.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

12For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

12Now we see but a dim 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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American Standard Version (ASV)

12For 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.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

12For 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.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

12For 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.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

12Now we see only a dim likeness of things. It is as if we were seeing them in a foggy mirror. But someday we will see clearly. We will see face to face. What I know now is not complete. But someday I will know completely, just as God knows me completely.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

12At this time, we see things as if we were looking at them in a mirror. What we see now is not clear. But the time will come when we do not need a mirror. We will see everything clearly. Now we know only a part of what is true. But then we will know everything completely, as God knows us completely.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

12for we now see obscurely through a mirror, and then face to face; now I know in part, and then I will fully know, as I was also known;

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