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Doth not behave itself unseemly (ουκ ασχημονε). Old verb from ασχημων (12:23). In N.T. only here and 7:36. Not indecent.
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Doth not behave itself unseemly, ouk aschmonei. This word occurs in 1 Corinthians 7:36. (See Barnes' commentary on [R…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Thinketh no evil.—That is, does not dwell upon the evil done to her.
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Always try to put the best construction on other people's actions and work. Let gentleness triumph.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Christian love is now described positively and negatively. Its positive characteristics are patience (slow to become resentful), kindness, delight …
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Doth not behave itself unseemly; Erasmus renders it “Is not disdainful;” but as he quotes no author in support of this interpreta…
John Gill
JohnGill
Doth not behave itself unseemly
By using either unbecoming words, or doing indecent actions; for a man unprincipled …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Some of the effects of charity are stated, so that we may know whether we have this grace; and if we do not, that we may not rest until we have it.…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
After showing that charity is so nece ary that without it no spiritual gifts are sufficient for salvation, the Apostle now shows that it is so usef…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson