--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7New International…" description: "\"1 Corinthians 13:4-7New International Version (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does no..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a89/bible-141_bible_1-corinthians-13-4-7new-international-ve_2108125.jpg" --- # 1 Corinthians 13:4-7New International Version (NIV) 4 Love… ![“1 Corinthians 13:4-7New International Version (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices…” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a89/bible-141_bible_1-corinthians-13-4-7new-international-ve_2108125.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a89/bible-141_bible_1-corinthians-13-4-7new-international-ve_2108125.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a89/bible-141_bible_1-corinthians-13-4-7new-international-ve_2108125.jpg) > “1 Corinthians 13:4-7New International Version (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## 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, forgiving, and steadfast, rejecting envy, pride, and anger while protecting and trusting others. **In simple terms:** Love is patient, kind, forgiving, and steadfast. Key Takeaway Practice patient, forgiving love daily. Themes love patience kindness forgiveness faithfulness Mood compassionate hopeful reflective Type biblical inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - marriage - friendship - conflict resolution - parenting - community building Key Concepts Christian ethics agape moral virtue Questions to Reflect On - How can you show patient love in a current conflict? - What does steadfast hope look like in hardship? A Different Perspective Love alone cannot solve systemic injustice without action. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bible/) [Corinthians](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/corinthians/) [Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/) [Love Is Patient](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love-is-patient/) [Patient love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/patient-love/) ## Related quotes > [Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 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