King James Version
What Does 1 Corinthians 13:7 Mean?
“Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”
Context
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Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
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Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; in the truth: or, with the truth
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Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
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Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. fail: Gr. vanish away
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For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **Beareth all things.**—The full thought of the original here is that love silently endures whatever it has to suffer.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 1 Corinthians. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
1 Corinthians 13:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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