1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.

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3 songs meet this passage

  • “I have spoke with the tongue of angels”

    I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For · U2

    strains against 1 Corinthians 13:1

    Paul warns that eloquence without love is nothing; the song admits that even spiritual gifts haven't satisfied him, which is the same point from the other side.

  • FOG · Malik Elijah

    resonates with 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

    This line captures a real insight, that love rather than achievement is what truly matters, echoing Paul's teaching that without love, accomplishments are empty.

  • Crescendo · ODIE

    resonates with 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

    Closing on love as the essential thing echoes Paul's elevation of love above achievement, status, or eloquence.

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