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1 Corinthians 13

1 Cor. 13:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
though
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
Iz bestow
psomizo (Greek #5595)
to supply with bits, i.e. (generally) to nourish
KJV usage: (bestow to) feed.
Pronounce: pso-mid'-zo
Origin: from the base of 5596
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
goods
huparchonta (Greek #5224)
things extant or in hand, i.e. property or possessions
KJV usage: goods, that which one has, things which (one) possesseth, substance, that hast.
Pronounce: hoop-ar'-khon-tah
Origin: neuter plural of present participle active of 5225 as noun
to feed
psomizo (Greek #5595)
to supply with bits, i.e. (generally) to nourish
KJV usage: (bestow to) feed.
Pronounce: pso-mid'-zo
Origin: from the base of 5596
the poor, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
though
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
Ib give
paradidomi (Greek #3860)
to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
KJV usage: betray, bring forth, cast, commit, deliver (up), give (over, up), hazard, put in prison, recommend.
Pronounce: par-ad-id'-o-mee
Origin: from 3844 and 1325
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
body
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
soma (Greek #4983)
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
KJV usage: bodily, body, slave.
Pronounce: so'-mah
Origin: from 4982
to
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
be burned
kaio (Greek #2545)
to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume
KJV usage: burn, light.
Pronounce: kah'-yo
Origin: apparently a primary verb
, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
charity
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
, it profiteth me
opheleo (Greek #5623)
to be useful, i.e. to benefit
KJV usage: advantage, better, prevail, profit.
Pronounce: o-fel-eh'-o
Origin: from the same as 5622
nothing
oudeis (Greek #3762)
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
KJV usage: any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.
Pronounce: oo-dice'
Origin: οὐδεμία (oo-dem-ee'-ah), and neuter οὐδέν (oo-den') from 3761 and 1520
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Matt. 6:1‑2• 1Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.
 2When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (Matt. 6:1‑2)
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Matt. 7:22‑23• 22Many shall say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied through *thy* name, and through *thy* name cast out demons, and through *thy* name done many works of power?
 23and then will I avow unto them, I never knew you. Depart from me, workers of lawlessness. (Matt. 7:22‑23)
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James 2:14• 14What is the profit, my brethren, if any one say he have faith, but have not works? can faith save him? (James 2:14)

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Matt. 6:1‑4• 1Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.
 2When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
 3But thou, when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand does;
 4so that thine alms may be in secret, and thy Father who sees in secret will render it to thee. (Matt. 6:1‑4)
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Matt. 23:5• 5And all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries and enlarge the borders of their garments, (Matt. 23:5)
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Luke 18:22,28• 22And when Jesus had heard this, he said to him, One thing is lacking to thee yet: Sell all that thou hast and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in the heavens, and come, follow me.
 28And Peter said, Behold, *we* have left all things and have followed thee. (Luke 18:22,28)
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Luke 19:8• 8But Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I return him fourfold. (Luke 19:8)
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Luke 21:3‑4• 3And he said, Verily I say unto you, that this poor widow has cast in more than all;
 4for all these out of their abundance have cast into the gifts of God; but she out of her need has cast in all the living which she had. (Luke 21:3‑4)
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John 12:43• 43for they loved glory from men rather than glory from God. (John 12:43)
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Gal. 5:26• 26Let us not become vain-glorious, provoking one another, envying one another. (Gal. 5:26)
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Phil. 1:15‑18• 15Some indeed also for envy and strife, but some also for good will, preach the Christ.
 16These indeed out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the glad tidings;
 17but those out of contention, announce the Christ, not purely, supposing to arouse tribulation for my bonds.
 18What is it then? at any rate, in every way, whether in pretext or in truth, Christ is announced; and in this I rejoice, yea, also I will rejoice; (Phil. 1:15‑18)
though I give.
Dan. 3:16‑28• 16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer thee in this matter.
 17If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thy hand, O king.
 18But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image that thou hast set up.
 19Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. He spoke, and commanded that they should heat the furnace seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
 20And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, and cast them into the burning fiery furnace.
 21Then these men were bound in their hosen, their tunics, and their cloaks, and their garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
 22Forasmuch as the king's commandment was rigorous, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that had taken up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.
 23And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
 24Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste; he spoke and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said to the king, True, O king.
 25He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of God.
 26Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the opening of the burning fiery furnace; he spoke and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the Most High God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came forth from the midst of the fire.
 27And the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had had no power, nor was the hair of their head singed, neither were their hosen changed, nor had the smell of fire passed on them.
 28Nebuchadnezzar spoke and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants who trusted in him, and who changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God! (Dan. 3:16‑28)
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Matt. 7:22‑23• 22Many shall say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied through *thy* name, and through *thy* name cast out demons, and through *thy* name done many works of power?
 23and then will I avow unto them, I never knew you. Depart from me, workers of lawlessness. (Matt. 7:22‑23)
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John 13:37• 37Peter says to him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thee. (John 13:37)
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John 15:13• 13No one has greater love than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13)
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Acts 21:13• 13But Paul answered, What do ye, weeping and breaking my heart? for *I* am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 21:13)
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Phil. 1:20‑21• 20according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but in all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body whether by life or by death.
 21For for me to live is Christ, and to die gain; (Phil. 1:20‑21)
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Phil. 2:3• 3let nothing be in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves; (Phil. 2:3)
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Isa. 57:12• 12I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; and they shall not profit thee. (Isa. 57:12)
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Jer. 7:8• 8Behold, ye confide in words of falsehood that cannot profit. (Jer. 7:8)
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John 6:63• 63It is the Spirit which quickens, the flesh profits nothing: the words which I have spoken unto you are spirit and are life. (John 6:63)
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1 Tim. 4:8• 8for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come. (1 Tim. 4:8)
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Heb. 13:9• 9Be not carried away with various and strange doctrines; for it is good that the heart be confirmed with grace, not meats; those who have walked in which have not been profited by them. (Heb. 13:9)
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James 2:14‑17• 14What is the profit, my brethren, if any one say he have faith, but have not works? can faith save him?
 15Now if a brother or a sister is naked and destitute of daily food,
 16and one from amongst you say to them, Go in peace, be warmed and filled; but give not to them the needful things for the body, what is the profit?
 17So also faith, if it have not works, is dead by itself. (James 2:14‑17)
• This love is developed in reference to others; but others are not the motive, although they are the object. It has its source within; its strength is independent of the objects with which it is occupied. (“1 Corinthians 13” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And if I shall dole out all my goods in food, and if I deliver up my body that I may be burned, but have not love, I profit nothing.

W. Kelly Translation

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And if I should dole out in food all my substance, and if I should deliver my body that I might be burneda, and have not love, I am nothing profited.

WK Translation Notes

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We may notice that the reading, "I may boast," is made in error by the three most famous MSS. that by a change of one letter, whether inadvertently, or by the design of such as did not understand the scope of the passage, made the error.