Parallel Verses
NET Bible
It is not rude, it is not self-serving, it is not easily angered or resentful.
New American Standard Bible
does not act unbecomingly; it
King James Version
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
Holman Bible
is not selfish,
and does not keep a record of wrongs.
International Standard Version
and she is never rude; she never thinks just of herself or ever gets annoyed. She never is resentful;
A Conservative Version
It does not behave improperly, does not seek the things of itself, is not made sharp, does not contemplate evil,
American Standard Version
doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil;
Amplified
It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.
An Understandable Version
[Love] does not act improperly [toward people]; it does not insist on having its own way [at the expense of others]; it is not easily irritated [by others]; it does not keep track of the wrongs [done by others].
Anderson New Testament
does nothing unbecoming, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil,
Bible in Basic English
Love's ways are ever fair, it takes no thought for itself; it is not quickly made angry, it takes no account of evil;
Common New Testament
or rude, it does not seek its own, it is not provoked, it keeps no record of wrongs,
Daniel Mace New Testament
is not self-interested, is not easily provoked, nor suspects any ill;
Darby Translation
does not behave in an unseemly manner, does not seek what is its own, is not quickly provoked, does not impute evil,
Godbey New Testament
does not behave itself uncomely, seeks not its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
Goodspeed New Testament
It is not rude. It does not insist on its rights. It does not become angry. It is not resentful.
John Wesley New Testament
Doth not behave indecently, seeketh not her own, is not provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not at iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth:
Julia Smith Translation
It demeans itself not unbecomingly, seeks not the things of itself, is not irritated, reckons no evil;
King James 2000
Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;
Lexham Expanded Bible
[it] does not behave dishonorably, [it] {is not selfish}, [it] does not become angry, [it] does not keep a record of wrongs,
Modern King James verseion
does not behave indecently, does not seek her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
dealeth not dishonestly, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinketh not evil,
Moffatt New Testament
is never rude, never selfish, never irritated, never resentful;
Montgomery New Testament
is not rude, nor selfish, nor easily provoked. Love bears no malice, never rejoices over wrong-doing,
New Heart English Bible
does not behave itself inappropriately, does not seek its own way, is not irritable, does not keep a record of wrongs;
Noyes New Testament
doth not behave herself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, maketh no account of an injury,
Sawyer New Testament
does not behave unbecomingly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, devises not evil,
The Emphasized Bible
Acteth not unbecomingly, seeketh not her own things, is not easily provoked, imputeth not that which is base,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
doth not act unseemly, seeketh not her own advantage, is not passionate, thinketh no evil;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Love is never self-seeking, never provoked, never reckons up her wrongs;
Webster
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
Weymouth New Testament
She does not behave unbecomingly, nor seek to aggrandize herself, nor blaze out in passionate anger, nor brood over wrongs.
Williams New Testament
It does not act with rudeness, or insist upon its rights; it never gets provoked, it never harbors evil thoughts;
World English Bible
doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;
Worrell New Testament
behaves not unseemly, seeks not her own, is not provoked, takes no account of evil,
Worsley New Testament
doth not behave indecently, is not selfish, is not easily provoked,
Youngs Literal Translation
doth not act unseemly, doth not seek its own things, is not provoked, doth not impute evil,
Themes
Behaviour » Behaviour, exhortations concerning
Charity » The attributes of charity
Christian conduct » Behaviour, exhortations concerning
Love to man » Saints should » Be disinterested in
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not seeking our own profit
Topics
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Corinthians 13:5
References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 13:5
Prayers for 1 Corinthians 13:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Love, The More Excellent Way
4 Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-serving, it is not easily angered or resentful. 6 It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.
Names
Cross References
1 Corinthians 10:24
Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person.
Philippians 2:21
Others are busy with their own concerns, not those of Jesus Christ.
2 Samuel 10:3
the Ammonite officials said to their lord Hanun, "Do you really think David is trying to honor your father by sending these messengers to express his sympathy? No, David has sent his servants to you to get information about the city and spy on it so they can overthrow it!"
Job 21:27
"Yes, I know what you are thinking, the schemes by which you would wrong me.
Psalm 106:32-33
They made him angry by the waters of Meribah, and Moses suffered because of them,
Proverbs 14:17
A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.
Isaiah 3:5
The people will treat each other harshly; men will oppose each other; neighbors will fight. Youths will proudly defy the elderly and riffraff will challenge those who were once respected.
Jeremiah 11:19
Before this I had been like a docile lamb ready to be led to the slaughter. I did not know they were making plans to kill me. I did not know they were saying, "Let's destroy the tree along with its fruit! Let's remove Jeremiah from the world of the living so people will not even be reminded of him any more."
Jeremiah 18:18-20
Then some people said, "Come on! Let us consider how to deal with Jeremiah! There will still be priests to instruct us, wise men to give us advice, and prophets to declare God's word. Come on! Let's bring charges against him and get rid of him! Then we will not need to pay attention to anything he says."
Jeremiah 40:13-16
Johanan and all the officers of the troops that had been hiding in the open country came to Gedaliah at Mizpah.
Matthew 5:22
But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother will be subjected to judgment. And whoever insults a brother will be brought before the council, and whoever says 'Fool' will be sent to fiery hell.
Matthew 9:4
When Jesus saw their reaction he said, "Why do you respond with evil in your hearts?
Mark 3:5
After looking around at them in anger, grieved by the hardness of their hearts, he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
Luke 7:39
Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him, that she is a sinner."
Romans 14:12-15
Therefore, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
Romans 15:1-2
But we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not just please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 7:36
If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the bloom of youth and it seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry.
1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I also try to please everyone in all things. I do not seek my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 11:13-16
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
1 Corinthians 11:18
For in the first place, when you come together as a church I hear there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.
1 Corinthians 11:21-22
For when it is time to eat, everyone proceeds with his own supper. One is hungry and another becomes drunk.
1 Corinthians 12:25
so that there may be no division in the body, but the members may have mutual concern for one another.
1 Corinthians 14:33-40
for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
2 Corinthians 5:19
In other words, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting people's trespasses against them, and he has given us the message of reconciliation.
Galatians 5:13
For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another.
Galatians 6:1-2
Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.
Philippians 2:3-5
Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
2 Thessalonians 3:7
For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you,
2 Timothy 2:10
So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.
James 1:19
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
1 John 3:16-17
We have come to know love by this: that Jesus laid down his life for us; thus we ought to lay down our lives for our fellow Christians.
Numbers 12:3
(Now the man Moses was very humble, more so than any man on the face of the earth.)
Numbers 16:15
Moses was very angry, and he said to the Lord, "Have no respect for their offering! I have not taken so much as one donkey from them, nor have I harmed any one of them!"
Numbers 20:10-12
Then Moses and Aaron gathered the community together in front of the rock, and he said to them, "Listen, you rebels, must we bring water out of this rock for you?"