1 Corinthians 13:1-6

1I may be able to speak many different languages that people or angels speak. But that is worth nothing if I do not love other people. I would only be making a loud noise, like someone who hits a piece of metal.

2I may be able to speak messages from God. I may understand all God's secret things, and know all the facts. I may have great faith so that I trust God enough to move mountains. But I am nothing if I do not love others.

3I may give all my things to help poor people. I may let other people take my body to burn it. But that would not help me if I do not love others.

4If I love people, I will be patient. I will be kind. I will not be jealous of other people. I will not be proud and say that I am great.

5If I love people, I will be polite. I will not just want to please myself. I will not quickly become angry. If someone does a wrong thing against me, I will not keep it in my thoughts.

6If I love people, I will not be happy when bad things happen. Instead, I will be happy when things happen that are right and true.