1 Corinthians 13:3

New Living Translation

If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:12

Now I will expose your so-called good deeds. None of them will help you.

Jeremiah 7:8

“‘Don’t be fooled into thinking that you will never suffer because the Temple is here. It’s a lie!

Matthew 23:5

“Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Luke 18:28

Peter said, “We’ve left our homes to follow you.”

Luke 19:8

Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”

John 12:43

For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.

John 13:37

“But why can’t I come now, Lord?” he asked. “I’m ready to die for you.”

John 15:13

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

John 6:63

The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

Acts 21:13

But he said, “Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.”

Galatians 5:26

Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.

Philippians 2:3

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

1 Timothy 4:8

“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”

Hebrews 13:9

So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them.