--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Love is patient, love is kind. It does…" description: "\"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/853/bible-141_christian_love-is-patient-love-is-kind-it-does-not_2712722.jpg" --- # Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does… ![“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always…” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/853/bible-141_christian_love-is-patient-love-is-kind-it-does-not_2712722.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/853/bible-141_christian_love-is-patient-love-is-kind-it-does-not_2712722.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/853/bible-141_christian_love-is-patient-love-is-kind-it-does-not_2712722.jpg) > “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. -1 Corinthians 13:4-7” [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, humble, and selfless, avoiding envy, pride, and anger, while protecting, trusting, hoping, and preserving truth. **In simple terms:** Love is patient, kind, and selfless. Key Takeaway Practice selfless patience. Themes love virtue relationships Mood hopeful serene Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - marriage - friendship - conflict resolution Key Concepts Patience kindness humility Questions to Reflect On - How can you show love in daily interactions? - What challenges test your patience? 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