en_tn/1co/13/11.md

456 B

For now we see in a mirror, as in a dark image

This refers to mirrors in the first century, which were made of polished metal rather than glass, and provided a dim, vague reflection.

face to face

This means that we will be physically present with Christ. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

just as I have been fully known

AT: "just as Christ has known me fully" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)