If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have…
“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames,but have not love, I gain nothing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love is the essential motive behind all gifts, actions, and faith; without it, achievements are empty.
In simple terms: Love is the core of meaning.
Cultivate love above all.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church service
- charitable work
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean in your daily life?
- How can love transform your achievements?
Love alone cannot solve practical problems; it must be paired with wisdom and action.