Love and Commitment Bible Citation
Love and Commitment Bible Citation
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Verse Reference
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Verse Text
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and 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."
Contextual Explanation
This passage is part of a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth. The church had been struggling with divisions and disputes, and Paul wrote to remind them of the superior path of love. In this section, Paul provides a detailed description of what true, godly love looks like. It isn't just an emotion, but a series of actions and attitudes that reflect the nature of God.
Application
This passage serves as a guideline for how Christians should exhibit love and commitment in their relationships—whether it's within a marriage, family, or community. When we focus on embodying these characteristics, we build stronger, more resilient relationships. This passage encourages us to practice patience, kindness, humility, and forgiveness as the foundations of love and commitment.
Related Verses
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Ephesians 5:25 - "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."
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John 15:13 - "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."
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Colossians 3:14 - "And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
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1 Peter 4:8 - "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
