Revised Webster's Bible
1 Corinthians 13:5
5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
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 though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth 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 any man thinketh that he behaveth himself unseemly toward his virgin, if she hath passed the flower of her age, and need so requireth, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.
- 1 Corinthians 11:13Judge in yourselves: is it seemly that a woman should pray to God uncovered?
- 1 Corinthians 14:33For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
- Isaiah 3:5And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the elder, and the base against the honourable.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
- 1 Corinthians 10:24Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s good .
- 1 Corinthians 12:25That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
- Romans 14:12So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
- Romans 15:1We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
- Galatians 5:13For, brethren, ye have been called to liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
- Galatians 6:1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye who are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
- Philippians 2:3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
- 2 Timothy 2:10Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
- 1 John 3:16By this we perceive the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
- Numbers 12:3(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men who were upon 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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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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