New Testament · Epistle
1 Corinthians 13:4
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Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
About 1 Corinthians 13:4
Few verses address Charity and Versets Bibliques sur l'Amour as directly as 1 Corinthians 13:4. This New Testament passage from the epistle of 1 Corinthians has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Cross References
- John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
- 1 John 4:8
“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
- Romans 8:38
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,”
- 1 John 4:19
“We love him, because he first loved us.”
- John 15:13
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Related Verses
- 1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. ”
- 1 Peter 4:8
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
- 1 Corinthians 8:1
“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:1
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:2
“And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.”
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How to Apply 1 Corinthians 13:4
Pray through 1 Corinthians 13:4 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Charity. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.