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1 John 4:7-8 ESV / 13 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
- Love Is Not Jealous, Nor Is It Provoked
- Love Does Not Brag, Nor Is It Arrogant
- Love Does Not Seek Its Own, Nor Does It Take Into Account A Wrong Suffered
- Love Does Not Act Unbecomingly, Nor Does It Rejoice in Unrighteousness
These two actions are a by-product of anger. To be jealous is to envy or to burn with zeal, to be heated, to boil. To be provoked is to be aroused to anger or scorn, as though spurred, or stimulated. It’s an angry response when irritated.
These two actions are manifestations of pride. The King James Version offers a colorful translation of brag: love vaunteth not itself. The word indicates self-display, extolling oneself excessively; the root word is perperos, a braggart. To be arrogant is to be puffed up, to inflate, from phusa, meaning “bellows.” Pride puffs us up and is the oppos...
These two actions are a result of being self-centered. We pursue our own wants to the exclusion or detriment of others. When we are self-centered, we keep a record of wrongs done to us; life is about us and we view life through the lens of “how does this affect me?” The word means “to reckon,” and is an accounting term. We keep a running tab of the...
These two actions are the outcome of our willing participation in ungodliness. In today’s culture, there are few boundaries that classify behavior as “unseemly” or “indecent.” In a progressively wicked world, few consider that their personal choices have an effect on others. When we truly love someone, we make choices that draw them toward a closer...
Dec 19, 2023 · But what is the meaning behind this verse of “the greatest of these is love”? Why would love be more than faith and hope? Let’s explore more of the context behind this familiar verse and how it shows more of God’s love for us and how we can show this love in return to the Lord and to one another. 1 Corinthians Teachings on Love
Nov 14, 2024 · What does the Bible have to say about the teachings of the apostle Paul on love quotes? The phrase “brotherly love” appears three times in the Pauline epistles (Romans 12:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; Hebrews 13:1) which teaches us to honor and love one another.
- John 16:27. 27 No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.
- Joshua 1:9. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
- Jude 1:21. 21 keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
- Psalm 36:7. 7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. First Corinthians 13:13 says, “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”. This comes just after Paul’s eloquent and famous description of what true love— agape love —is. There are several ways in which love can be said to be the greatest.
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No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 1 John 4:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.
