1 Corinthians 13

1 Corinthians 13:4–8 AMP

4 Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. 5 It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. 6 It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail. 7 Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. 8 Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]. As for prophecy (the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose), it will be fulfilled and pass away; as for tongues, they will be destroyed and cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away [it will lose its value and be superseded by truth].

1 Corinthians 13:4–8 WUESTNT

4 Love meekly and patiently bears ill treatment from others. Love is kind, gentle, benign, pervading and penetrating the whole nature, mellowing all which would have been harsh and austere; is not envious. Love does not brag, nor does it show itself off, is not ostentatious, does not have an inflated ego, does not act unbecomingly, does not seek after the things which are its own, is not irritated, provoked, exasperated, aroused to anger, does not take into account the evil [which it suffers], does not rejoice at the iniquity but rejoices with the truth, endures all things, believes all things, hopes all things, bears up under all things, not losing heart nor courage. Love never fails.

Nine Ingredients of Divine Love:

Patience--love passive: no hurry; suffers long; bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things (1Cor. 13:4,7)

Kindness--love in action: never acts rashly or insolently; not inconsistent, puffed up, or proud (1Cor. 13:4)

Generosity--love in competition: not envious or jealous (1Cor. 13:4)

Humility--love in hiding: no parade; no airs; works then retires (1Cor. 13:4)

Courtesy--love in society: does not behave unseemly; always polite; at home with all classes; never rude or discourteous (1Cor. 13:5)

Unselfishness--love in essence: never selfish, sour, or bitter; seeks only good of others; does not retaliate or seek revenge (1Cor. 13:5)

Good temper--love in disposition: never irritated; never resentful (1Cor. 13:5)

Righteousness--love in conduct: hates sin; never glad when others go wrong; always gladdened by goodness to others; always slow to expose; always eager to believe the best; always hopeful, always enduring (1Cor. 13:6-7)

Sincerity--love in profession: never boastful and conceited; not a hypocrite; always honest; leaves no impression but what is strictly true; never self-assertive; does not blaze out in passionate anger, nor brood over wrongs; always just, joyful, and truthful; knows how to be silent; full of trust; always present

Faithlife Study Bible Chapter 13

13:6 truth The Greek word used here, alētheia, refers to the gospel message and stands in contrast to “unrighteousness.” Love rejoices in this truth because the gospel demonstrates God’s love (

Faithlife Study Bible Chapter 13

13:10 whenever the perfect comes The Greek word used here, teleios, refers to the fullness of God’s salvation that will come at the second coming of Jesus Christ (see note on