1 Corinthians 13:5

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

"Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;" - 1 Corinthians 13:5
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What does 1 Corinthians 13:5 mean?

1 Corinthians 13:5 in the King James Version reads, "Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil." This verse is a part of the famous "Love Chapter" in the Bible, which is 1 Corinthians 13. This chapter is often read at weddings…

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The Essence of Divine Love: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 13:5

In the world rife with individualism, self-promotion, and personal gain, the words penned by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:5 provide an astounding contrast to the cultural norms we often encounter. This verse, which states, "Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not…

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A Prayer for Love’s True Nature

O Lord our God, with reverent hearts and open spirits, we come before You today, seeking to understand and embody the profound depths of love as revealed in Your Word. As we meditate upon the sacred words of 1 Corinthians 13:5, where it is declared that love "doth not behave…

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