One verse. Three ways to understand.
Love bears up under all things, believes the best in all situations, hopes for the best in all circumstances, and endures through all difficulties.
This verse is describing how true love never gives up - it carries heavy burdens, trusts even when it's hard, stays hopeful, and keeps going no matter what.
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King James Version · EnglishBeareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
The Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to the church in Corinth, a bustling Greek city known for its moral laxity and divisions among believers, around AD 55 to address issues like spiritual pride and factionalism. In Chapter 13, often called the "Love Chapter," Paul emphasizes that love is the greatest virtue, surpassing even spiritual gifts, as the Corinthians were misusing these gifts and causing conflict. This verse specifically describes the enduring nature of true, agape love in the face of challenges.