1 Corinthians 13:4-5

“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;”

"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;" - 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
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What does 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 mean?

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (KJV) states: "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil." This verse comes from the New Testament…

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The Essence of True Love

In the tapestry of the New Testament, few passages resonate with the depth and magnitude of 1 Corinthians 13:4-5. The Apostle Paul, writing to the church in Corinth, unveils the profound essence of love in a manner that transcends time and culture. In a world thirsty for genuine…

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A Prayer of Long-Suffering Love

O Heavenly Father, Creator of all things, we bow before You in humble adoration and reverence, knowing that You are the embodiment of love. Your Word teaches us about the depth and richness of love through the sacred passage of 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, which speaks of love’s…

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