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Love

1 Corinthians 13:5

In 9 translations

BSB
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
KJV
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
WEB
doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;
ASV
doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil;
LSV
does not act unseemly, does not seek its own things, is not provoked, does not impute evil,
YLT
doth not act unseemly, doth not seek its own things, is not provoked, doth not impute evil,
DBY
does not behave in an unseemly manner, does not seek what is its own, is not quickly provoked, does not impute evil,
DRC
Is not ambitious, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinketh no evil;
GNV
It doeth no vncomely thing: it seeketh not her owne things: it is not prouoked to anger: it thinketh not euill:

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
οὐκ ἀσχημονεῖ, οὐ ζητεῖ τὰ ἑαυτῆς, οὐ παροξύνεται, οὐ λογίζεται τὸ κακόν,
RP2018
οὐκ ἀσχημονεῖ, οὐ ζητεῖ τὰ ἑαυτῆς, οὐ παροξύνεται, οὐ λογίζεται τὸ κακόν,
TR-Boyd
οὐκ ἀσχημονεῖ, οὐ ζητεῖ τὰ ἑαυτῆς, οὐ παροξύνεται, οὐ λογίζεται τὸ κακόν,
SCR1894
ουκ ασχημονει ου ζητει τα εαυτης ου παροξυνεται ου λογιζεται το κακον

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 Corinthians 10:24No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.
  • Philippians 2:3–5Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let this…
  • 1 John 3:16–17By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him,…
  • James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
  • Philippians 2:21For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
  • Galatians 6:1–2Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will…
  • Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
  • Romans 15:1–2We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
  • Galatians 5:13For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
  • 1 Corinthians 12:25so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another.
  • 2 Corinthians 5:19that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
  • 1 Corinthians 10:33as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.
  • Matthew 5:22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to…
  • Romans 14:12–15So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. I am convinced and…
  • 1 Corinthians 11:18First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.
  • Luke 7:39When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”

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