1 Corinthians 16:14
Let all that you do be done from motives of love.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
Let all your things be done with charity.
In Context
13Be on the alert; stand firm in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong.
Cross References
John 15:17"Thus I command you to love one another.
Romans 14:15If your brother is pained by the food you are eating, your conduct is no longer controlled by love. Take care lest, by the food you eat, you lead to ruin a man for whom Christ died.
1 Corinthians 12:31But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.
Galatians 5:22The Spirit, on the other hand, brings a harvest of love, joy, peace; patience towards others, kindness, benevolence;
Philippians 2:1If then I can appeal to you as the followers of Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love and any common sharing of the Spirit, or if you have any tender-heartedness and compassion, make my joy complete by being of one mind,
1 Thessalonians 3:12and as for you, may the Lord teach you to love one another and all men, with a growing and a glowing love, resembling our love for you.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:14-19
Particular Directions. ( a. d. 57.) 13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 14 Let all your things be done with charity. 15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your… Read the whole commentary →