--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Now we see but a poor reflection as in a…" description: "\"Now we see but a poor 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...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37a/bible-141_bible_now-we-see-but-a-poor-reflection-as-in-a_2609748.jpg" --- # Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we… ![“Now we see but a poor 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. -1 Corinthians 13:12” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37a/bible-141_bible_now-we-see-but-a-poor-reflection-as-in-a_2609748.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37a/bible-141_bible_now-we-see-but-a-poor-reflection-as-in-a_2609748.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37a/bible-141_bible_now-we-see-but-a-poor-reflection-as-in-a_2609748.jpg) > “Now we see but a poor 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. -1 Corinthians 13:12” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human understanding is limited now; future insight will be complete. **In simple terms:** We see only a dim reflection now. Key Takeaway Seek deeper understanding. Themes spirituality knowledge humility growth Mood hopeful reflective Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - personal study - theological education - scientific research - ethical deliberation Key Concepts epistemology divine revelation Questions to Reflect On - What does “seeing fully” mean to you? - How can we prepare for greater insight? 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