Bible verses for children
Love shows itself in patient kindness.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,
1 Corinthians 13:4 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Love is described through actions and attitudes: patience, kindness and freedom from boastful comparison. It is more than a pleasant feeling. These qualities can be practised in ordinary relationships.
Wait patiently while someone learns a game, and encourage them without showing off your own skill.
Talk about it
How could patience make your kindness more useful today?
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Bible context & readings +
First Corinthians 13 sits between chapters about gifts in the church. Paul shows that impressive abilities need love. Read verses 4–7 together to hear the fuller description, not only its opening qualities.
Read together · 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
A simple prayer +
God, help our love become patient and kind. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.