Discover the story of the song > 1 Corinthians 13 4 13 – Abby Houston

The lyrics are referencing a passage from the Bible, specifically 1 Corinthians 13:4-13, which talks about what love is. Love is described as patient, kind, not jealous or boastful, not arrogant or rude, doesn't insist on having its own way, doesn't get easily annoyed or hold grudges, doesn't celebrate when someone does something wrong, but instead rejoices in the truth. Love also includes bearing all things, believing all things, hoping all things, and enduring all things. Love never ends. The lyrics also mention that things like prophecies, tongues, and knowledge will pass away, but love will remain. It talks about when the speaker was a child, they thought and reasoned like a child, but as they grew up, they gave up childish ways. Right now, they can only see a dim reflection of themselves, but one day they will see themselves face to face. And even though they may not fully understand everything now, one day they will know everything fully, just as they are fully known. The lyrics end by saying that faith, hope, and love are important, but the greatest is love.