1 Corinthians 13:4

Modern English Version

Love suffers long and is kind; love envies not; love flaunts not itself and is not puffed up,

Cross References

Genesis 30:1

When Rachel saw that she could not give Jacob children, she became jealous of her sister. She said to Jacob, “Give me children, or I will die.”

Genesis 37:11

So his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to obey and were not mindful of Your wonders that You performed among them. But they hardened their necks and in their rebellion appointed a leader to return to their bondage. But You are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in kindness, and did not forsake them.

Psalm 10:5

His ways are always prosperous; Your judgments are high and distant from him; as for all his enemies, he scoffs at them.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 13:10

By pride comes only contention, but with the teachable is wisdom.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so stop the contention before fighting begins.

Proverbs 17:9

He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates the best of friends.

Proverbs 19:22

What is desirable in a man is kindness, and it is better to be poor than to be a liar.

Proverbs 31:20

She extends her palms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.

Proverbs 31:26

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the teaching of kindness.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the angry spirit of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your position, for calmness pacifies great offenses.

Matthew 27:18

For he knew that they had handed Him over out of envy.

Acts 7:9

“The patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him,

Romans 1:29

They were filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and craftiness. They are gossips,

Romans 13:13

Let us behave properly, as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in immorality and wickedness, not in strife and envy.

1 Corinthians 3:3

for you are still worldly. For while there is envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not worldly and behaving as mere men?

1 Corinthians 4:18

Now some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you.

1 Corinthians 4:6

Brothers, I have figuratively applied these things to myself and to Apollos for your sakes, so that you may learn from us not to think of men above that which is written, and that not one of you would be arrogant for one against another.

1 Corinthians 5:2

But you are arrogant. Instead you should have mourned, so that he who has done this deed might be removed from among you.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now as concerning food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge produces arrogance, but love edifies.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear that when I come, I shall not find you such as I wish, and that I shall be found by you such as you do not wish. I fear there are debates, envying, wrath, strife, backbiting, whispering, arrogance, and disorder.

2 Corinthians 6:6

by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

Galatians 5:26

Let us not be conceited, provoking one another and envying one another.

Ephesians 4:2

With all humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another in love,

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and strife, and some also from good will.

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with all might according to His glorious power, enduring everything with perseverance and patience joyfully,

Colossians 2:18

Do not let anyone cheat you of your reward by delighting in false humility and the worship of angels, dwelling on those things which he has not seen, vainly arrogant due to his unspiritual mind,

Colossians 3:12

So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brothers, warn those who are unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, support the weak, and be patient toward everyone.

1 Timothy 6:4

is conceited and knows nothing. He has a morbid disposition for controversy and verbal disputes, from which come envy, strife, blasphemies, evil speculations,

2 Timothy 2:25

in gentleness instructing those in opposition. Perhaps God will grant them repentance to know the truth,

2 Timothy 3:10

But you have observed my teaching, manner of life, purpose, faith, tolerance, love, patience,

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

Titus 3:3

We also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various desires and pleasures, living in evil and envy, filled with hatred and hating each other.

James 4:5

Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “He yearns jealously for the spirit that lives in us” ?

1 Peter 2:1

Therefore put away all wickedness, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, be all of one mind, compassionate, loving toward one another, gracious, and kind.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all things, have unfailing love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.

2 Peter 1:7

and to your godliness, brotherly kindness; and to your brotherly kindness, love.

1 John 4:11

Beloved, if God so loved us, we must also love one another.