What does 1 Corinthians 13:11 mean?

1 Corinthians 13:11 highlights themes such as maturity, growth, understanding when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 13:11 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

9For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

10But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

11When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

12For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

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Hebrews 5:12
Both verses discuss the need for spiritual maturity and moving beyond basic teachings.
Ephesians 4:13
This verse emphasizes growing into maturity in faith, similar to the theme of putting away childish things.
1 Peter 2:2
This verse encourages believers to crave spiritual milk for growth, echoing the theme of maturity.