Note 31 at 1Co 13:12: This was the Apostle Paul talking. This man had a revelation of God and His nature as possibly no other person who has ever lived has had. Yet, he was comparing his spiritual perception to looking through a dirty glass. Our best state now is not even comparable to what God has prepared for us who love Him (1Jo 3:1-2).

Note 32 at 1Co 13:12: As explained in note 28 at 1Co 13:10, both the "thens" that Paul made reference to in this verse are speaking of our glorified state with Jesus in eternity. Until that occurs, the gifts of the Spirit will not cease.

Note 33 at 1Co 13:12: Our knowledge, in our glorified bodies, will be equal to God's knowledge of us now. We will be like Him (1Jo 3:1-2). This is already a reality in our born-again spirits (see note 6 at 1Co 2:16), and to the degree that we renew our carnal minds, we can draw on that knowledge now.