1. Patient. (Charity suffereth long)

2. Kind.

3. Does not envy. (not jealous, envieth not)

4. Does not boast. (not boastful, vaunteth not itself, does not brag)

5. Is not arrogant. (is not proud, not puffed up)

6. Not rude. (does not dishonor others, does not behave unseemly, does not act disgracefully, does not act) improperly

7. Does not insist on own way. (not self-seeking, does not seek its own benefit)

8. Not irritable. (not easily angered, not easily provoked, not easily annoyed)

9. Not resentful. (keeps no record of wrongs, thinketh no evil, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, it does not take into account a wrong endured)

10. Doesn’t rejoice in wrongdoing. (does not delight in evil, does not rejoice at wrongdoing, does not delight at unrighteousness, rejoiceth not in iniquity, finds no joy in unrighteousness)

11. Rejoices with the truth. (rejoices whenever the truth wins out, rejoices in the truth)

12. Bears all things. (always protects, never gives up, keeps every confidence, always supportive)

13. Believes all things.(always trusts, never loses faith, loyal)

14. Hopes all things. (always hopes)

15. Endures all things. (always perseveres, trusting)

16. Never ends. (never fails, charity never faileth, never comes to an end)

Patient Kind

Does not Envy Does not Boast

Not arrogant Not Rude

Now own way Not irritable

Not Resentful Doesn’t rejoice in Wrongdoing

Rejoices with the Truth Believes all Things

Bears all Things Endures all Things

Hopes all Things

Love never Ends

Sermon Questions

1. Why do you think Paul listed these 16 characteristics of love? Do you feel there are more, or why are there so many?

2. Which one stuck out to you that you need to work on?

3. Which one seemed odd/challenging/interesting to you?

4. As you have aimed to love people in this way, what has been one of the most significant barriers?

5. What does 1 Corinthians 13:11 mean in light of these verses?

6. As you have loved in this way, what are some examples that have been beneficial in your relationships as a result of these?

7. How do we respond when another Christian doesn't respond with love in this way?