1 Corinthians 13:4

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

"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up," - 1 Corinthians 13:4
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What does 1 Corinthians 13:4 mean?

1 Corinthians 13:4 - "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up." In this verse, the Apostle Paul offers a profound definition of love that has been celebrated and studied by Christians for centuries. This verse is…

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The Enduring Nature of Charity: Embracing God’s Love

In the profound words of 1 Corinthians 13:4, the Apostle Paul presents an eternal truth about charity – a word often translated as love in modern texts but deeply rooted in selfless, unconditional regard for others. The King James Version (KJV) states: "Charity suffereth long…

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A Prayer for the Spirit of Charity

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I humbly bow my heart and mind in deep reverence for Your presence. I thank You for the gift of Your Word, the sacred Bible, which guides us in our lives and reveals Your nature to us. Today, Lord, I meditate on the profound truth of…

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1 Corinthians 13:4 - "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,"
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 - "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."
"4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - "4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trust, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
"4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trust, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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1 Corinthians 13:13 1 Corinthians 13:13 [13] So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (ESV)
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