1 Corinthians 13:5 “It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it k…”

1 Corinthians 13:5

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

World English Bible

doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;

American Standard Version

doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil;

Geneva Bible 1599

It doeth no vncomely thing: it seeketh not her owne things: it is not prouoked to anger: it thinketh not euill:

Darby Translation

does not behave in an unseemly manner, does not seek what is its own, is not quickly provoked, does not impute evil,

Young's Literal Translation

doth not act unseemly, doth not seek its own things, is not provoked, doth not impute evil,

Bible in Basic English

Love's ways are ever fair, it takes no thought for itself; it is not quickly made angry, it takes no account of evil;

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Cross references

“behave”

Philippians 4:8 1 Corinthians 11:18 1 Corinthians 7:36 1 Corinthians 14:33–40 Isaiah 3:5 2 Thessalonians 3:7

Philippians 4:8 · BSB

Finally, 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.

1 Corinthians 11:18 · BSB

First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.

1 Corinthians 7:36 · BSB

However, if someone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his betrothed, and if she is beyond her youth and they ought to marry, let him do as he wishes; he is not sinning; they should get married.

1 Corinthians 14:33–40 · BSB

For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

Isaiah 3:5 · BSB

The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbor against neighbor; the young will rise up against the old, and the base against the honorable.

2 Thessalonians 3:7 · BSB

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

“seeketh”

1 Corinthians 10:24 Philippians 2:3–5 Philippians 2:21 Galatians 5:13 1 Corinthians 12:25 1 Corinthians 10:33

1 Corinthians 10:24 · BSB

No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.

Philippians 2:3–5 · BSB

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:21 · BSB

For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:13 · BSB

For 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 12:25 · BSB

so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another.

1 Corinthians 10:33 · BSB

as 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.

“is not”

James 1:19 Matthew 5:22 Mark 3:5 Numbers 12:3 Numbers 16:15 Numbers 20:10–12

James 1:19 · BSB

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Matthew 5:22 · BSB

But 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 t…

Mark 3:5 · BSB

Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart. Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored.

Numbers 12:3 · BSB

Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth.

Numbers 16:15 · BSB

Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”

Numbers 20:10–12 · BSB

Then Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, “Listen now, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?”

“thinketh”

Luke 7:39 2 Samuel 10:3 Jeremiah 18:18–20 Jeremiah 40:13–16 Matthew 9:4 Job 21:27

Luke 7:39 · BSB

When 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!”

2 Samuel 10:3 · BSB

the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Has not David instead sent his servants to explore the city…

Jeremiah 18:18–20 · BSB

Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his word…

Jeremiah 40:13–16 · BSB

Meanwhile, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah

Matthew 9:4 · BSB

But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?

Job 21:27 · BSB

Behold, I know your thoughts full well, the schemes by which you would wrong me.

Also

2 Corinthians 5:19

2 Corinthians 5:19 · BSB

that 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.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

6Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.

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