New American Standard Bible 2020
1 Corinthians 13:5
5It does not act disgracefully, it 1does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, 2does not keep an account of a wrong suffered,
1 Corinthians 13:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
- New International Version (NIV)It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
- English Standard Version (ESV)or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;
- New King James Version (NKJV)does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
Context of 1 Corinthians 13:5
3And if I give away all my possessions to charity, and if I surrender my body so that I may glory, but do not have love, it does me no good. 4Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, 6it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7it keeps every confidence, it believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
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οὐκ ἀσχημονεῖ, οὐ ζητεῖ τὰ ἑαυτῆς, οὐ παροξύνεται, οὐ λογίζεται τὸ κακόν,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 13:5
- 1 Corinthians 7:36But if anyone thinks that he is acting dishonorably toward his virgin, if she is past her youth and it ought to be so, let him do what he wishes, he is not sinning; let them marry.
- 1 Corinthians 11:13Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
- 1 Corinthians 14:33for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
- Isaiah 3:5And the people will be oppressed, Each one by another, and each one by his neighbor; The youth will assault the elder, And the contemptible person will assault the one honored.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined way among you,
- 1 Corinthians 10:24No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor.
- 1 Corinthians 12:25so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same care for one another.
- Romans 14:12So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.
- Romans 15:1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not just please ourselves.
- Galatians 5:13For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.
- Galatians 6:1Brothers and sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.
- Philippians 2:3Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves;
- 2 Timothy 2:10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.
- 1 John 3:16We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers and sisters.
- Numbers 12:3(Now the man Moses was very humble, more than any person who was on the face of the earth.)
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 13:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5(6.) Doth not behave itself unseemly - , from , negative, and , figure, mien; love never acts out of its place or character; observes due decorum and good manners; is never rude, bearish, or brutish; and is ever willing to become all things to all men, that it may please them for their good to edification. No ill-bred man, or what is termed rude or unmannerly, is a Christian. A man may have a natural bluntness, or be a clown, and yet there be nothing…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Doth not behave itself unseemly - ( ̓ ̓͂ ouk aschēmonei). This word occurs in 1 Corinthians 7:36. See the note on that verse. It means to conduct improperly, or disgracefully, or in a manner to deserve reproach. Love seeks that which is proper or becoming in the circumstances and relations of life in which we are placed. It prompts to the due respect for superiors, producing veneration and respect for their opinions; and it prompts to a proper regard for…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 4-7Verses 4-7 Some of the effects of charity are stated, that we may know whether we have this grace; and that if we have not, we may not rest till we have it. This love is a clear proof of regeneration, and is a touchstone of our professed faith in Christ. In this beautiful description of the nature and effects of love, it is meant to show the Corinthians that their conduct had, in many respects, been a contrast to it. Charity is an utter enemy to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5it is not self-seeking: Love is not self-centered and does not focus only on its own interests (see Philippians 2:4–8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. not ... unseemly--is not uncourteous, or inattentive to civility and propriety. thinketh no evil--imputeth not evil [Alford]; literally, "the evil" which actually is there (Pr 10:12; 1Pe 4:8). Love makes allowances for the falls of others, and is ready to put on them a charitable construction. Love, so far from devising evil against another, excuses "the evil" which another inflicts on her [Estius]; doth not meditate upon evil inflicted by another…Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Cor 10:24; Phil 2:21 ↩
- 2. 1 Corinthians 13:5 2 Cor 5:19 ↩
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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