George, we disagree that the supernatural gifts have passed away. God still gives tongues, interpretations, prophecy, dreams.I began to answer this post and realized there is likely a complete book that could be written on it. You have been a catalyst for me to begin that process. So I will just give you short answers here for now.
Your version does a very poor job of conveying the original ideas of Paul, in my opinion.
The use of the word "love" instead of "charity", for example, does not convey the agape concept. It's a catch-all word and far too widely misused. When we run across "charity" in the AV, we immediately question the meaning. The result is education; an appreciation of agape love, which is specifically generous actions upon the helpless (how God treats us), and the bonus of understanding the language we speak. If the word "love" is used, it invites misunderstanding and laziness.
Another example is using "end" instead of "fail". ekpiptō means to fall from a position. Prophecies, tongues and knowledge, all supernatural gifts given to the disciples of Jesus to kickstart the Christian church, were no longer required, not when they ended but, when their purpose for being ended.
I will not give more examples here, of which there are many, regarding the excellence and timeless relevance of the KJV.
Context:
The whole chapter is about contrasting those things which, by nature of emanating from God, are perfect and abiding with that which is necessary for a time but will be replaced by that which is perfect.
If you think that Paul is describing only a future or eternal state, why, when speaking of those things which are perfect because they come from Him, (love, faith and hope) does he say; "Now abide these three"? Shouldn't he have said; "These will come at a later time"? God is love. Love does not exist here on earth but that it spills out from heaven upon us. We are judged by how we treat God's unspeakable gifts. God commends His love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. His perfect love came to the earth in the person of Jesus. Just because you are unhappy with your life the way it is is no reason to deny God's ability to place perfection here and now on earth. Faith and hope are also gifts from God.
Supernatural tongues have certainly ceased as Paul said the would. The reason for this gift was to fulfill Jesus' prophecy in Matt 24:14KJV before the end of the Jewish economy (the end) and was predicted by Joel. The gospel was preached to witnesses from every nation under heaven at Pentecost (Acts 2) in their own languages.
Supernaturally gifted prophecies, tongues and knowledge have been replaced by something durable and lasting, for all generations, the complete revelation from God. All that is necessary for being saved and to live the Christian life to His glory is now available to us.
Imagine a world where the New Testament had never been written and preserved. Without it we cannot have a full-grown knowledge of God, let alone how to be saved.
The word "perfect" (τέλειος) means complete, mature, full grown. It cannot refer to Christ as it is neuter. It corresponds to that which is "in part". It is the fullness of God's revelation. Everything God intends for us to know has arrived. And because it is from Him, it is perfect.
And we do not see face-to-face, we still see in a mirror dimly. We do not have a full revelation. If we did, we would not have these arguments.
You seem to think the “perfect” is the Bible. We disagree on that too. If the Bible were perfect, these errors would not exist.
So you have presented a philosophy which is proved wrong by the facts.