--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Love is always patient and kind; it is…" description: "\"Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous, love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offense, and i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e4/bible-141_love_love-is-always-patient-and-kind-it-is-ne_2538045.jpg" --- # Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous, love… ![“Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous, love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offense, and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other peoples sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to…” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e4/bible-141_love_love-is-always-patient-and-kind-it-is-ne_2538045.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e4/bible-141_love_love-is-always-patient-and-kind-it-is-ne_2538045.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e4/bible-141_love_love-is-always-patient-and-kind-it-is-ne_2538045.jpg) > “Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous, love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offense, and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other peoples sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes. Love does not come to an end.” [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, selfless, and enduring, focusing on truth and forgiveness rather than resentment. **In simple terms:** Love is patient, kind, and forgiving. Key Takeaway Practice unconditional, patient love. Themes love kindness patience forgiveness Mood compassionate hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - marriage - friendship - conflict resolution - community building Key Concepts Christian ethics agape love Questions to Reflect On - What does love look like in daily actions? - How can you forgive without resentment? A Different Perspective Love may be challenged by personal hurt. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/) ## Related quotes > [Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous, love is never boastful or conceited, it is never rude or selfish. 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