1 Corinthians
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
1 Corinthians 13:4
1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV) speaks to love for others, kindness, and patience virtue — words set in 1 Corinthians, Paul's letter to a struggling church. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:18“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Romans 13:10“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12
Common questions
What does 1 Corinthians 13:4 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Corinthians 13:4 reads: "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up," The verse speaks to love for others, kindness, and patience virtue. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Corinthians 13 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Corinthians 13:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up," is 1 Corinthians 13:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Corinthians chapter 13.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Corinthians 13:4?
Verses that sit beside 1 Corinthians 13:4 include Matthew 22:39, Leviticus 19:18, and Galatians 5:14. Reading them alongside 1 Corinthians 13:4 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with 1 Corinthians 13:4?
Read 1 Corinthians 13:4 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.