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1 Corinthians 13:4 Meaning

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

Context Explained

2And 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.

3And 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.

4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

Key Themes

lovecharitykindness

Related Cross References

  • Galatians 5:22

    This verse lists the fruits of the Spirit, including love, which aligns with the characteristics of charity.

  • 1 John 4:8

    This verse states that God is love, connecting the essence of love to God's nature.

  • Colossians 3:14

    Both verses highlight love as a virtue that binds all other virtues together.

Source: 1 Corinthians 13:4