## 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]])