KJV ORIGINAL
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Love doesn't act inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, isn't easily angered, and doesn't keep track of wrongs.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how true love behaves - it's unselfish, patient, and doesn't hold grudges against others.
📚 Historical Context
Paul wrote this famous 'love chapter' to the church in Corinth, a wealthy Greek city known for its pride and division. The Corinthian Christians were struggling with selfishness, lawsuits against each other, and using their spiritual gifts to show off rather than serve others. Paul was teaching them that love should be the motivation behind all their actions.
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