1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Charity suffers long, and is kind; charity envies not; charity braggs not itself, is not puffed up,… I. LOVE IS UNSELFISH. 1. Seeketh not her own honour, pleasure, advantage. 2. Inordinately, injuriously, mainly. II. IS, ON THE CONTRARY, SELF-SACRIFICING. 1. In its endeavours to benefit others. 2. Which is the very essence of love, as exemplified by Christ. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,WEB: Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, |
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