1 Corinthians 13:5
New International Version
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

New Living Translation
or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.

English Standard Version
or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;

Berean Standard Bible
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.

Berean Literal Bible
It does not act unbecomingly, it does not seek the things of its own, it is not easily provoked, it keeps no account of wrongs.

King James Bible
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

New King James Version
does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;

New American Standard Bible
It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered,

NASB 1995
does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered,

NASB 1977
does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered,

Legacy Standard Bible
it does not act unbecomingly, does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered;

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
does not act improperly, is not selfish, is not provoked, and does not keep a record of wrongs.

American Standard Version
doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil;

Contemporary English Version
rude. Love isn't selfish or quick tempered. It doesn't keep a record of wrongs that others do.

English Revised Version
doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It isn't rude. It doesn't think about itself. It isn't irritable. It doesn't keep track of wrongs.

Good News Translation
love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love 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;

Majority Standard Bible
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.

NET Bible
It is not rude, it is not self-serving, it is not easily angered or resentful.

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;

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
does not act unseemly, does not seek its own things, is not provoked, does not impute evil,

Berean Literal Bible
It does not act unbecomingly, it does not seek the things of its own, it is not easily provoked, it keeps no account of wrongs.

Young's Literal Translation
doth not act unseemly, doth not seek its own things, is not provoked, doth not impute evil,

Smith's Literal Translation
It demeans itself not unbecomingly, seeks not the things of itself, is not irritated, reckons no evil;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Is not ambitious, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinketh no evil;

Catholic Public Domain Version
Charity is not ambitious, does not seek for itself, is not provoked to anger, devises no evil.

New American Bible
it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury,

New Revised Standard Version
or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Love does not commit what is shameful, neither does it seek its own; it is not provoked, neither does it entertain evil thoughts,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
does nothing unbecoming, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil,

Godbey New Testament
does not behave itself uncomely, seeks not its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;

Haweis New Testament
doth not act unseemly, seeketh not her own advantage, is not passionate, thinketh no evil;

Mace New Testament
is not self-interested, is not easily provoked, nor suspects any ill;

Weymouth New Testament
She does not behave unbecomingly, nor seek to aggrandize herself, nor blaze out in passionate anger, nor brood over wrongs.

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,
Audio Bible



Context
Love
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. 6Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.…

Cross References
Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Ephesians 4:2
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Matthew 7:12
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

1 John 3:18
Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

1 John 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 17:9
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

Proverbs 19:11
A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?


Treasury of Scripture

Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil;

behave.

1 Corinthians 7:36
But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.

1 Corinthians 11:13-16,18,21,22
Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? …

1 Corinthians 14:33-40
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints…

seeketh.

1 Corinthians 10:24,33
Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth

1 Corinthians 12:25
That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.

Romans 14:12-15
So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God…

is not.

Numbers 12:3
(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)

Numbers 16:15
And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.

Numbers 20:10-12
And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock? …

thinketh.

2 Samuel 10:3
And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? hath not David rather sent his servants unto thee, to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?

Job 21:27
Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me.

Jeremiah 11:19
But I was like a lamb or an ox that is brought to the slaughter; and I knew not that they had devised devices against me, saying, Let us destroy the tree with the fruit thereof, and let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be no more remembered.

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1 Corinthians 13
1. All gifts,
3. however excellent, are of no worth without love.
4. The praises thereof,
13. as love is greatest before hope and faith.














It is not rude
The Greek word for "rude" is "ἀσχημονεῖ" (aschēmonei), which implies behaving in an unbecoming or disgraceful manner. In the context of Corinthian society, where social status and public honor were highly valued, this phrase challenges believers to act with decorum and respect towards others, regardless of their social standing. The call to avoid rudeness is a call to embody the humility and gentleness of Christ, who treated all individuals with dignity and love. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching that love is considerate and seeks to uplift others rather than demean them.

it is not self-seeking
The phrase "self-seeking" translates from the Greek "ζητεῖ τὰ ἑαυτῆς" (zētei ta heautēs), meaning to seek one's own interests. In a culture that often prioritized personal gain and ambition, Paul emphasizes that true love is selfless. This reflects the sacrificial nature of Christ's love, as seen in Philippians 2:3-4, where believers are encouraged to consider others above themselves. The Christian life is marked by a pursuit of the common good, echoing the self-giving love of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve.

it is not easily angered
The Greek term "παροξύνεται" (paroxynetai) suggests a quickness to irritation or provocation. In the historical context of Corinth, a bustling and diverse city, tensions and conflicts were common. Paul instructs the church to embody patience and restraint, reflecting the character of God, who is "slow to anger" (Psalm 103:8). This aspect of love calls believers to exercise emotional maturity and control, fostering peace and unity within the community.

it keeps no account of wrongs
The phrase "keeps no account of wrongs" comes from the Greek "οὐ λογίζεται τὸ κακόν" (ou logizetai to kakon), meaning not to reckon or count evil. This is an accounting term, suggesting the idea of not keeping a ledger of offenses. In a society where retribution and holding grudges were common, Paul presents a radical view of forgiveness. This mirrors the forgiveness offered by God through Christ, who does not count our sins against us (2 Corinthians 5:19). Love, therefore, is characterized by a willingness to forgive and forget, promoting reconciliation and healing within relationships.

(5) Thinketh no evil.--That is, does not dwell upon the evil done to her.

Verse 5. - Doth not behave itself unseemly (see 1 Corinthians 12:23; 1 Corinthians 14:40). Vulgar indecorum is alien from love, as having its root in selfishness and want of sympathy. "Noble manners" are ever the fruit of "noble minds." "Be courteous" (1 Peter 3:8). Seeketh not her own. Self seeking is the root of All evil (1 Corinthians 10:24, 33; Philippians 2:4; Romans 15:1, 2). Is not easily provoked. The word "easily" is here a gloss. The corresponding substantive (paroxusmos, whence our "paroxysm") is used of the sharp contention between Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:39). Love, when it is perfected, rises superior to all temptations to growing exasperated, although it may often be justly indignant. But, as St. Chrysostom says, "As a spark which falls into the sea hurts not the sea, but is itself extinguished, so an evil thing befalling a loving soul will be extinguished without disquietude." Thinketh no evil; literally, doth not reckon (or, impute) the evil. The phrase seems to be a very comprehensive one, implying that love is neither suspicious, nor implacable, nor retentive in her memory of evil done. Love writes our personal wrongs in ashes or in water.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
It is not rude,
ἀσχημονεῖ (aschēmonei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 807: From askemon; to be unbecoming.

it is not self-seeking,
ζητεῖ (zētei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.

it is not easily angered,
παροξύνεται (paroxynetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3947: To arouse anger, provoke, irritate. From para and a derivative of oxus; to sharpen alongside, i.e. to exasperate.

it keeps no account
λογίζεται (logizetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3049: To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose.

of wrongs.
κακόν (kakon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.


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