New English Translation
1 Corinthians 13:4
4Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.
1 Corinthians 13:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
- New International Version (NIV)Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant
- New King James Version (NKJV)Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
Context of 1 Corinthians 13:4
2And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3If I give away everything I own, and if I give over my body in order to boast, but do not have love, I receive no benefit. Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up. 5It is not rude, it is not self-serving, it is not easily angered or resentful. 6It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 131 Corinthians 13:4 word by word
Ἡ ἀγάπη μακροθυμεῖ, χρηστεύεται, ἡ ἀγάπη οὐ ζηλοῖ, ἡ ἀγάπη οὐ περπερεύεται, οὐ φυσιοῦται,Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 13:4
- Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
- 2 Corinthians 6:6by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,
- Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Ephesians 4:2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
- Colossians 1:11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
- Colossians 3:12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
- 2 Timothy 2:25correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth
- 2 Timothy 3:10You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,
- 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
- 1 Peter 4:8Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.
- Nehemiah 9:17They refused to obey and did not recall your miracles that you had performed among them. Instead, they rebelled and appointed a leader to return to their bondage in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and unfailing in your loyal love. You did not abandon them,
- Proverbs 19:22What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.
- Proverbs 31:20She extends her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hand to the needy.
- Luke 6:35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.
- Ephesians 4:32Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 13:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4(1.) Charity suffereth long - , Has a long mind; to the end of which neither trials, adversities, persecutions, nor provocations, can reach. The love of God, and of our neighbor for God's sake, is patient towards all men: it suffers all the weakness, ignorance, errors, and infirmities of the children of God; and all the malice and wickedness of the children of this world; and all this, not merely for a time, but long, without end; for it is still a mind…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Charity suffereth long - Paul now proceeds to illustrate the “nature” of love, or to show how it is exemplified. His illustrations are all drawn from its effect in regulating our conduct toward others, or our contact with them. The “reason” why he made use of this illustration, rather than its nature as evinced toward “God,” was, probably, because it was especially necessary for them to understand in what way it should be manifested toward each other…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. 4-7This description of Christian love highlights the readiness to sacrifice personal desires for the benefit of others (see also 8:1–10:33; Romans 5:6–8; 15:3; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:4–8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. suffereth long--under provocations of evil from others. The negative side of love. is kind--the positive side. Extending good to others. Compare with love's features here those of the "wisdom from above" (Jas 3:17). envieth--The Greek includes also jealousy. vaunteth not--in words, even of gifts which it really possesses; an indirect rebuke of those at Corinth who used the gift of tongues for mere display. not puffed up--with party zeal, as some at…Read the comment
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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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