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# For now we see indirectly in a mirror
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Mirrors in Paul's day were made of polished metal rather than glass and provided a dim, vague reflection.
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# now we see
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Possible meanings are 1) "now we see Christ" or 2) "now we see God."
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# but then face to face
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"but then we will see Christ face to face" This means that we will be physically present with Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# I will know fully
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The word "Christ" is understood. AT: "I will know Christ fully" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
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# just as I have been fully known
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This can be stated as active. AT: "just as Christ has known me fully" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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