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Love is Not Rude or Irritable
Commentators explain that love behaves with propriety and decency, avoiding arrogance and rudeness. This was a direct challenge to the disorderly conduct in the Corinthian church. Furthermore, love is not quick-tempered or easily angered. Instead of reacting with passion, it maintains a calm and patient spirit, governing its emotions and preventing unnecessary conflict.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 13:5
18th Century
Theologian
Doth not behave itself unseemly, ouk aschmonei. This word occurs in 1 Corinthians 7:36. (See Barnes' commentary on [R…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 13:5
Doth not behave itself unseemly (ουκ ασχημονε). Old verb from ασχημων (12:23). In N.T. only here and 7:36. Not indecent.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 13:5
19th Century
Bishop
Thinketh no evil.—That is, does not dwell upon the evil done to her.
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Corinthians 13:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
Always try to put the best construction on other people's actions and work. Let gentleness triumph.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 13:5
Christian love is now described positively and negatively. Its positive characteristics are patience (slow to become resentful), kindness, delight …
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 13:5
16th Century
Theologian
Doth not behave itself unseemly; Erasmus renders it “Is not disdainful;” but as he quotes no author in support of this interpreta…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 13:5
17th Century
Pastor
Doth not behave itself unseemly
By using either unbecoming words, or doing indecent actions; for a man unprincipled …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
17th Century
Minister
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.…