Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

1 Corinthians 13:5

Easily provoked [π α ρ ο ξ υ ν ε τ α ι]. Easily is superfluous, and gives a wrong coloring to the statement, which is absolute : is not provoked or exasperated. The verb occurs only here and Acts 17:16. The kindred noun paroxusmov, in Acts 14:39, describes the irritation which arose between Paul and Barnabas. In Hebrews 10:24, stimulating to good works. It is used of provoking God, Deuteronomy 9:8; Psalms 105:29; Isaiah 65:3. Thinketh no evil [ο υ λ ο γ ι ζ ε τ α ι τ ο κ α κ ο ν]. Lit., reckoneth not the evil. Rev., taketh not account of. The evil; namely, that which is done to love. "Love, instead of entering evil as a debt in its account - book, voluntarily passes the sponge over what it endures" (Godet).

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1 Corinthians 13:5

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