--- 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/0da/bible-141_love_love-is-patient-love-is-kind-it-does-not_2363468.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/0da/bible-141_love_love-is-patient-love-is-kind-it-does-not_2363468.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0da/bible-141_love_love-is-patient-love-is-kind-it-does-not_2363468.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0da/bible-141_love_love-is-patient-love-is-kind-it-does-not_2363468.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 perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4” [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. The passage describes love as patient, kind, humble, and selfless, emphasizing its enduring, forgiving, and hopeful nature. **In simple terms:** Love is patient, kind, and selfless. Key Takeaway Practice unconditional, patient love. Themes relationships spirituality ethics Mood compassionate inspirational Type religious ethical When to use this quote - marriage counseling - community building - personal growth - conflict resolution Key Concepts selflessness forgiveness hope trust Questions to Reflect On - How can you embody love without self-sacrifice? - What limits should love have in unhealthy relationships? 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