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1 Corinthians 13:1
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1 Corinthians 13:1
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Love Is the Greatest
13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
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1 Corinthians 13:1
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1 Corinthians 13:1
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13 If I speak in the tongues[a](A) of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
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- 1 Corinthians 13:1 Or languages
1 Timothy 1:5
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1 Timothy 1:5
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5 The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.
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1 Timothy 1:5
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1 Timothy 1:5
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5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart(A) and a good conscience(B) and a sincere faith.(C)
1 Peter 4:8
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1 Peter 4:8
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8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
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1 Peter 4:8
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1 Peter 4:8
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Galatians 5:22
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Galatians 5:22
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22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
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Galatians 5:22
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Galatians 5:22
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22 But the fruit(A) of the Spirit is love,(B) joy, peace,(C) forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
1 Corinthians 13:8
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1 Corinthians 13:8
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8 Prophecy and speaking in unknown languages[a] and special knowledge will become useless. But love will last forever!
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- 13:8 Or in tongues.
1 Corinthians 13:8
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1 Corinthians 13:8
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8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies,(A) they will cease; where there are tongues,(B) they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13:2-3
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1 Corinthians 13:2-3
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2 If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. 3 If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it;[a] but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.
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- 13:3 Some manuscripts read sacrificed my body to be burned.
1 Corinthians 13:2-3
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1 Corinthians 13:2-3
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2 If I have the gift of prophecy(A) and can fathom all mysteries(B) and all knowledge,(C) and if I have a faith(D) that can move mountains,(E) but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor(F) and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[a](G) but do not have love, I gain nothing.
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- 1 Corinthians 13:3 Some manuscripts body to the flames
Galatians 5:6
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Galatians 5:6
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6 For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.
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Galatians 5:6
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Galatians 5:6
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6 For in Christ Jesus(A) neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value.(B) The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.(C)
1 Corinthians 8:1
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1 Corinthians 8:1
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Food Sacrificed to Idols
8 Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols. Yes, we know that “we all have knowledge” about this issue. But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church.
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1 Corinthians 8:1
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1 Corinthians 8:1
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Concerning Food Sacrificed to Idols
8 Now about food sacrificed to idols:(A) We know that “We all possess knowledge.”(B) But knowledge puffs up while love builds up.
2 Peter 2:18
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2 Peter 2:18
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18 They brag about themselves with empty, foolish boasting. With an appeal to twisted sexual desires, they lure back into sin those who have barely escaped from a lifestyle of deception.
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2 Peter 2:18
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2 Peter 2:18
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18 For they mouth empty, boastful words(A) and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh, they entice people who are just escaping(B) from those who live in error.
1 Corinthians 14:6-8
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1 Corinthians 14:6-8
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6 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] if I should come to you speaking in an unknown language,[b] how would that help you? But if I bring you a revelation or some special knowledge or prophecy or teaching, that will be helpful. 7 Even lifeless instruments like the flute or the harp must play the notes clearly, or no one will recognize the melody. 8 And if the bugler doesn’t sound a clear call, how will the soldiers know they are being called to battle?
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1 Corinthians 14:6-8
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1 Corinthians 14:6-8
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6 Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation(A) or knowledge(B) or prophecy or word of instruction?(C) 7 Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes? 8 Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?(D)
Romans 14:15
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Romans 14:15
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15 And if another believer is distressed by what you eat, you are not acting in love if you eat it. Don’t let your eating ruin someone for whom Christ died.
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Romans 14:15
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Romans 14:15
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15 If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love.(A) Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died.(B)
Matthew 25:45
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Matthew 25:45
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45 “And he will answer, ‘I tell you the truth, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me.’
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Matthew 25:45
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Matthew 25:45
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45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’(A)
1 Corinthians 12:29-30
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1 Corinthians 12:29-30
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29 Are we all apostles? Are we all prophets? Are we all teachers? Do we all have the power to do miracles? 30 Do we all have the gift of healing? Do we all have the ability to speak in unknown languages? Do we all have the ability to interpret unknown languages? Of course not!
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1 Corinthians 12:29-30
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1 Corinthians 12:29-30
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29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues[a]?(A) Do all interpret?
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- 1 Corinthians 12:30 Or other languages
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