McGarvey and Pendleton Commentaries

1 Corinthians 13:5

doth not behave itself unseemly [Self-love betrays its lack of sympathy by vulgar indecorum, and cares not how offensive its conduct is towards others. Manners often give the measure of the man (Luke 7:44-47; Luke 23:11; John 13:14-15). Christians should manifest a courteous spirit-- 1 Peter 3:8-9; Luke 2:51-52], seeketh not its own [Love is unselfish and disinterested, and is happy in the happiness of others (Romans 12:10; Romans 15:1-3; ; Philippians 2:4; Matthew 8:20; Matthew 20:28). Self-love is grasping and productive of evil-- 1 Corinthians 10:24-33; Luke 12:13-21], is not provoked [It does not lose its temper; is not easily roused to resentment. The same word is used for the "sharp contention" between Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:39). Love curbs exasperation-- Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 26:62-63; 1 Peter 2:23; Hebrews 12:3], taketh not account of evil [Is not suspicious of evil, is not careful to retain the memory of it, and does not keep a record of it for the purpose of returning it. It continues its blessing despite rebuffs-- John 10:32];

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1 Corinthians 13:5

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