I Corinthians 13:4
The Scripture
(4) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter describes the love of Christ as the greatest virtue, emphasizing that true love is patient, kind, and enduring, unlike selfish or fleeting affection. It teaches that believers should strive to reflect this love in their relationships, even when it is difficult, and that love is the foundation of the Christian life.
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