Reference

1 Corinthians 13:2

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

2

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

3

And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

4

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Cessation vs. Continuation of Prophecy

This verse describes the *value* of prophecy in relation to charity, not its *existence* or *duration*. It assumes prophecy is a gift that can be possessed, but does not discuss whether it is still available or has ceased.