1 Corinthians 13:3
And though I give all my substance to feed the poor, and my body to be burnt, and have not charity, I am nothing profited.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
4Charity beareth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity is not insolent, is not puffed up,
Cross References
Matthew 6:1Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be observed by them: otherwise ye will have no reward from your Father, who is in heaven.
Matthew 23:5but they do all their works to be seen by men; they make their phylacteries broad, and enlarge the fringes of their garments,
Luke 18:28Then said Peter, Behold, we have quitted all, and followed Thee.
Luke 21:3And He said, Verily I tell you, this poor widow hath put in more than they all.
John 12:43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 13:2-4
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Here the apostle shows… Read the whole commentary →