1 Corinthians 13:5

New International Reader's Version

It does not dishonor other people. It does not look out for its own interests. It does not easily become angry. It does not keep track of other people’s wrongs.

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:3

The Ammonite commanders spoke to their master Hanun. They said, “David has sent messengers to tell you he is sad. They say he wants to honor your father. But the real reason they’ve come is to look the city over. They want to destroy it.”

Job 21:27

“I know exactly what you people are thinking. I know you are planning to do bad things to me.

Proverbs 14:17

Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things. And a person who is tricky is hated.

Isaiah 3:5

People will treat one another badly. They will fight against one another. They will fight against their neighbors. Young people will attack old people. Ordinary people will attack those who are more important.

Jeremiah 11:19

I had been like a gentle lamb led off to be killed. I didn’t realize they had made plans against me. They had said, “Let’s destroy the tree and its fruit. Let’s take away his life. Then his name won’t be remembered anymore.”

Numbers 12:3

Moses was a very humble man. In fact, he was more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.

Numbers 16:15

Then Moses became very angry. He said to the Lord, “Don’t accept their offering. I haven’t taken even a donkey from them. In fact, I haven’t done anything wrong to any of them.”

Numbers 32:6

Moses spoke to the people of Gad and Reuben. He said, “Should the rest of us go to war while you stay here?

Matthew 5:22

But here is what I tell you. Do not be angry with a brother or sister. Anyone who is angry with them will be judged. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ must stand trial in court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire in hell.

Matthew 9:4

Jesus knew what they were thinking. So he said, “Why do you have evil thoughts in your hearts?

Mark 3:5

Jesus looked around at them in anger. He was very upset because their hearts were stubborn. Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand had become as good as new.

Luke 7:39

The Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this. He said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him. He would know what kind of woman she is. She is a sinner!”

1 Corinthians 10:24

No one should look out for their own interests. Instead, they should look out for the interests of others.

1 Corinthians 10:33

Follow my example. I try to please everyone in every way. I’m not looking out for what is good for me. I’m looking out for the interests of others. I do it so that they might be saved.

1 Corinthians 11:18

First, here is what people are telling me. When you come together as a church, you take sides. And in some ways I believe it.

1 Corinthians 12:25

In that way, the parts of the body will not take sides. All of them will take care of one another.

1 Corinthians 7:36

Suppose someone is worried that he is not acting with honor toward the virgin he has promised to marry. Suppose his desires are too strong, and he feels that he should marry her. He should do as he wants. He is not sinning. They should get married.

2 Corinthians 5:19

God was bringing the world back to himself through Christ. He did not hold people’s sins against them. God has trusted us with the message that people may be brought back to him.

Galatians 5:13

My brothers and sisters, you were chosen to be free. But don’t use your freedom as an excuse to live under the power of sin. Instead, serve one another in love.

Philippians 2:21

All the others are looking out for their own interests. They are not looking out for the interests of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

You know how you should follow our example. We worked when we were with you.

2 Timothy 2:10

So I put up with everything for the good of God’s chosen people. Then they also can be saved. Christ Jesus saves them. He gives them glory that will last forever.

2 Timothy 4:16

The first time I was put on trial, no one came to help me. Everyone deserted me. I hope they will be forgiven for it.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry.