Keraia
1 Corinthians 13

1 Corinthians 13:5

Love · 1 Corinthians 13:1–13
Read 1 Corinthians 13

Translations

Modern
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
Traditional
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
Literal
It does not act unbecomingly, it does not seek its own things, it is not provoked, it keeps no reckoning of evil.
Latin
…non est ambitiosa, non quærit quæ sua sunt, non irritatur, non cogitat malum,

Original

Greek
English
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.

Notes

1 Corinthians 13:5

it is not self-seeking: Love is not self-centered and does not focus only on its own interests (see Philippians 2:4–8).

1 Corinthians 13:4–7

This 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).

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

Paul pauses his discussion of spiritual gifts (which he continues in chapter 14) to stress that love is more important than any spiritual gift (see 8:1–3). The most important goal for Christians is to become deeply and consistently loving individuals.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Clement, Epistle of First Letter to the Corinthians Love Music Mystery Poetry, Biblical Prophecy

Topics

Being in Love Being Patient Being Proud Being Rude Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Charity: Explained Christian Conduct: Loving One Another Graces: (Christian) Hurting Children Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Love of Man for Man Love to Man: Explained Love to Man: Saints should be Disinterested In Manipulative People Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Religion: True Righteousness: Fruits of Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Select Readings: Charity Self Pity Self-Denial: should be Exercised in not Seeking out own Profit Selfishness Selfishness: Inconsistent with Christian Love Sibling Rivalry True Love Uncharitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Unselfishness: General Scriptures Concerning