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1 Corinthians 13:5
5or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.
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
3If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing. 4Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
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οὐκ ἀσχημονεῖ, οὐ ζητεῖ τὰ ἑαυτῆς, οὐ παροξύνεται, οὐ λογίζεται τὸ κακόν,Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 13:5
- 1 Corinthians 7:36But if a man thinks that he’s treating his fiancée improperly and will inevitably give in to his passion, let him marry her as he wishes. It is not a sin.
- 1 Corinthians 11:13Judge for yourselves. Is it right for a woman to pray to God in public without covering her head?
- 1 Corinthians 14:33For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.
- Isaiah 3:5People will oppress each other— man against man, neighbor against neighbor. Young people will insult their elders, and vulgar people will sneer at the honorable.
- Philippians 4:8And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7For you know that you ought to imitate us. We were not idle when we were with you.
- 1 Corinthians 10:24Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
- 1 Corinthians 12:25This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other.
- Romans 14:12Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God.
- Romans 15:1We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves.
- Galatians 5:13For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
- Galatians 6:1Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
- Philippians 2:3Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
- 2 Timothy 2:10So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
- 1 John 3:16We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.
- Numbers 12:3(Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on 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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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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