Charity - My Word of God - KJV Bible Keyword Search

1 Corinthians 13:1

KJV: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

NKJV: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

NIV: If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

Interpretation: Paul teaches that impressive abilities mean nothing without love. Speaking eloquently, even with angelic speech, becomes empty noise without charity. The verse shows that love gives meaning to all other gifts. Skills and talents without love produce only unpleasant sounds, not genuine ministry.

Tweet Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1 Impressive abilities mean nothing without love. Skills without charity produce empty noise, not genuine ministry. #charity #love #kindness #mywordofgod

1 Corinthians 13:13

KJV: And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

NKJV: And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

NIV: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Interpretation: Three things endure permanently: faith, hope, and charity. Among these eternal virtues, charity ranks highest. Paul concludes his teaching on love by establishing its supreme importance. Faith and hope matter greatly, but love surpasses them both. Charity will outlast all other gifts and abilities.

Tweet Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13 Faith, hope, and love remain, but the greatest is love. Charity surpasses and outlasts all other gifts. #charity #love #hope #mywordofgod

1 Peter 4:8

KJV: And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

NKJV: And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins."

NIV: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Interpretation: Peter places charity above all other priorities. Believers should love each other fervently, with intense warmth. Love's power extends to covering sins, not hiding wrongdoing but creating an atmosphere of forgiveness. The verse calls Christians to passionate love that overlooks offenses and extends grace.

Tweet Text: 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply. Charity covers sins by creating an atmosphere of forgiveness and grace. #charity #love #mercy #mywordofgod

Colossians 3:14

KJV: And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

NKJV: But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

NIV: And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Interpretation: Charity serves as the binding force that holds all virtues together. Paul pictures love as the outer garment worn over other good qualities. Without charity, other virtues remain disconnected and incomplete. Love provides the unity that makes Christian character whole and complete.

Tweet Text: Colossians 3:14 Put on love above everything. Charity binds all virtues together in perfect unity and completes Christian character. #charity #love #kindness #mywordofgod

1 Corinthians 13:3

KJV: And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

NKJV: And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.

NIV: If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

Interpretation: Even extreme generosity and sacrifice profit nothing without genuine love. Giving everything to the poor or dying as a martyr means nothing if charity is absent. The verse challenges those who perform impressive acts without love in their hearts. Motive matters as much as action.

Tweet Text: 1 Corinthians 13:3 Extreme generosity and sacrifice profit nothing without genuine love. Motive matters as much as action. #charity #love #giving #mywordofgod

1 Timothy 1:5

KJV: Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

NKJV: Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,

NIV: The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

Interpretation: God's commands aim to produce love in believers. Charity flows from purity of heart, clear conscience, and genuine faith. The verse shows that all biblical instruction points toward love as the ultimate goal. Rules exist not as ends in themselves but to cultivate charitable hearts.

Tweet Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 God's commands aim to produce love from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith. Rules cultivate charitable hearts. #charity #love #kindness #mywordofgod

1 John 4:7

KJV: Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

NKJV: Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

NIV: Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

Interpretation: John calls believers to mutual love because love originates from God. Those who demonstrate genuine charity prove they have been born of God. Knowing God results in loving others. The verse connects charity with spiritual birth and relationship with God. Love reveals authentic faith.

Tweet Text: 1 John 4:7 Love one another because love comes from God. Those who love prove they know God. Charity reveals authentic faith. #charity #love #kindness #mywordofgod

Romans 13:10

KJV: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

NKJV: Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

NIV: Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Interpretation: Charity never harms others. Someone acting in genuine love will not wrong their neighbor. The verse declares that love fulfills all God's commands. When believers truly love, they automatically obey what God requires. Love serves as the comprehensive summary of righteous living.

Tweet Text: Romans 13:10 Love does no harm to neighbors. Charity fulfills all God's commands. When we truly love, we obey what God requires. #charity #love #kindness #mywordofgod

Galatians 5:13

KJV: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

NKJV: For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

NIV: You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

Interpretation: Christian freedom should express itself through loving service, not selfish indulgence. Believers received liberty not for personal benefit but to serve others charitably. The verse redirects freedom's purpose toward love. True freedom finds its highest expression in voluntary service to other people.

Tweet Text: Galatians 5:13 Christian freedom expresses itself through loving service, not selfish indulgence. True liberty serves others charitably. #charity #love #giving #mywordofgod

1 Corinthians 16:14

KJV: Let all your things be done with charity.

NKJV: Let all that you do be done with love.

NIV: Do everything in love.

Interpretation: Paul gives a comprehensive command: do everything with charity. No activity falls outside love's domain. The verse sets love as the standard for all actions, not just religious activities. Whether working, speaking, or serving, believers should infuse every action with charitable motivation.

Tweet Text: 1 Corinthians 16:14 Do everything in love. No activity falls outside charity's domain. Infuse every action with loving motivation. #charity #love #kindness #mywordofgod

Keyword: Charity