KJV ORIGINAL
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Love is patient and kind; love doesn't get jealous; love doesn't brag or act proud,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes what real love looks like - it's patient, kind, not jealous, and doesn't show off or act arrogant.
📚 Historical Context
Paul wrote this famous passage about love to the church in Corinth, a wealthy Greek city known for pride, divisions, and competition among believers. The Corinthians were arguing about spiritual gifts and status, so Paul reminded them that love should be the foundation of everything they do. In Paul's time, 'charity' meant the highest form of love - selfless, unconditional love that seeks the good of others.
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