But as you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all eagerness, and in the love (agapē | ἀγάπῃ | dat sg fem) we have aroused in you — make sure that you excel in this act of kindness.
For out of much distress and anguish of heart I wrote to you, with many tears, not to cause you sorrow but to let you know the love (agapēn | ἀγάπην | acc sg fem) that I have especially for you.
Love (agapē | ἀγάπη | nom sg fem) never comes to an end. But if there are prophecies, they will be set aside; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be set aside.