1 Corinthians 13:3

Conservative English Version

What if I gave away all that I owned and let myself be burned alive? I would gain nothing, unless I loved others.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:12

You think you're so good, but I'll point out the truth.

Jeremiah 7:8

But just look at what is happening! You put your trust in worthless lies.

Matthew 23:5

Everything they do is just to show off in front of others. They even make a big show of wearing Scripture verses on their foreheads and arms, and they wear big tassels for everyone to see.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said, "There is one thing you still need to do. Go and sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower."

Luke 18:28

Peter said, "Remember, we left everything to be your followers!"

Luke 19:8

Later that day Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "I will give half of my property to the poor. And I will now pay back four times as much to everyone I have ever cheated."

John 12:43

And besides, the leaders liked praise from others more than they liked praise from God.

John 13:37

Peter asked, "Lord, why can't I go with you now? I would die for you!"

John 15:13

The greatest way to show love for friends is to die for them.

John 6:63

The Spirit is the one who gives life! Human strength can do nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are from that life-giving Spirit.

Acts 21:13

But Paul answered, "Why are you crying and breaking my heart? I am not only willing to be put in jail for the Lord Jesus. I am even willing to die for him in Jerusalem!"

Galatians 5:26

But don't be conceited or make others jealous by claiming to be better than they are.

Philippians 2:3

Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.

1 Timothy 4:8

As the saying goes, "Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and forever." These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.

Hebrews 13:9

Don't be fooled by any kind of strange teachings. It is better to receive strength from God's undeserved kindness than to depend on certain foods. After all, these foods don't really help the people who eat them.