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“Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous, or conceited, or proud; love is not ill-mannered, or selfish, or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up: its faith, hope and patience never fail.” quote by 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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“Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous, or conceited, or proud; love is not ill-mannered, or selfish, or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up: its faith, hope and patience never fail.”

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love is patient, kind, unselfish, and forgiving, enduring all hardships without keeping records of wrongs.

In simple terms: Love is patient, kind, forgiving.

Key Takeaway

Practice patient, forgiving love.

Themes

love patience kindness forgiveness faith

Mood

compassionate hopeful

Type

Faith hope:1 Love:1 Patience:1 Truth love:0 Love Is Patient:1 Love Does:0 Kind Love:1 Love Gives:0 Proud Love:0

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • community service

Key Concepts

spiritual teachings relationship ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice forgiveness?
  • What does patient love look like?
A Different Perspective

Love may be challenged by personal hurt.

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