# 1 Corinthians 13 General Notes

### Structure and formatting

Paul seems to interrupt his teaching about spiritual gifts to speak about love.

### Special concepts in this chapter

#### Love

Love is the most important characteristic of the believer. This chapter fully describes love. Paul tells why love is more important than the gifts of the Spirit. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]])

### Important figures of speech in this chapter

#### Metaphor

Paul uses many different metaphors in this chapter. He uses these metaphors to instruct the Corinthians, especially on difficult topics. Readers often need spiritual discernment to understand these teachings. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

## Links:

* __[1 Corinthians 13:1 Notes](./01.md)__

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