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1 Corinthians 13:4–7: Devotionals and Reflections

Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.

1 Corinthians 13:4–7World English Bible

This passage describes love through patience, kindness, and a commitment to truth. It invites us to notice how we treat others in ordinary moments.

Devotionals connected to this passage

  • 1 Corinthians 13:4–7

    Love in the Small Choices

    Love is described here through actions and refusals. Patience and kindness stand beside the decision not to envy, boast, or insist on having our own way. That pairing matters. Love is not simply a war

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  • 1 John 4:8

    Love and Knowing God

    John’s words are brief, but they leave little room for separating our life with God from the way we treat people. The verse does not describe love as an optional extra for especially warmhearted belie

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