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1 Corinthians 13
eggi:
Hi stego,
I would say it means: "...and have not love."
If I should be speaking in the languages of men and of the messengers, yet should have no love, I have become resounding copper or a clanging cymbal. (1Co 13:1 CLV)
rrammfcitktturjsp:
Arcturus,
That is a wonderful post and thought provoking. It blessed me today. Kinda put things in perspective. I was hoping to see one of my friends from out of town, but things did not work out. I was beginning to get upset and hurtful about it. You post has reminded me what's important. Thanks for getting me on the straight on this. I will see you later. God bless.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
Kat:
Hi Joe,
It is so that when we first come to the joy of the Truth,
that we may tend to be a little too pushy in sharing.
It is so wonderful what we have found, that we just want to share it with everybody.
Well we all learn those of the world can not share our joy at this time,
so they hate to hear what we say :(
John 15:17 So I command you to love each other.
v.18 If the people of this world hate you, just remember that they hated me first.
v.19 If you belonged to the world, its people would love you. But you don't belong to the world. I have chosen you to leave the world behind, and that is why its people hate you.
v.20 Remember how I told you that servants are not greater than their master. So if people mistreat me, they will mistreat you. If they do what I say, they will do what you say.
v.21 People will do to you exactly what they did to me. They will do it because you belong to me, and they don't know the one who sent me.
That's why I love coming to this forum,
because of the love there is for one another in sharing this Truth :)
mercy, peace, and love
Kat
Slim:
--- Quote from: stego on December 28, 2006, 05:24:40 AM ---Hi Joe,
I have a silly question: The word charity means Love right? In the verse
--- Quote ---Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity...
--- End quote ---
This means "and have not loved" as opposed to "and have not been loved" right?
Thanks,
Sean
--- End quote ---
Funny how this passage totally changed for me by using the word love instead of charity, which I know as giving to the poor or needy. When I read it as love I like it much better. Sometimes a slightly different translation really floats my boat. Like the translation of undeserved kindness instead of grace. I know not all will agree with me but I really like love much better here than charity.
Strong's Number: 26 Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
ajgavph from (25)
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Agape 1:21,5
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
ag-ah'-pay Noun Feminine
Definition
brotherly love, affection, good will, love, benevolence
love feasts
eggi:
The word "charity" is supposed to mean love in this passage. In old English the word meant love.
Main Entry: char·i·ty
Pronunciation: 'cher-&-tE, 'cha-r&-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
Etymology: Middle English charite, from Anglo-French charité, from Late Latin caritat-, caritas Christian love, from Latin, dearness, from carus dear; akin to Old Irish carae friend, Sanskrit kAma love
1 : benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity
2 a : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also : aid given to those in need b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor c : public provision for the relief of the needy
3 a : a gift for public benevolent purposes b : an institution (as a hospital) founded by such a gift
4 : lenient judgment of others
(Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary)
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