Overview
The Bible addresses charity across 4 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Charitableness, Conduct, Christian, Graces, Christian and Kindness.
Key Bible verses about charity
New Testament
1 Corinthians
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, vaunteth: or, is not rash
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; in the truth: or, with the truth
Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying charity for yourself
- Begin with 1 Corinthians 13:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Charitableness, Conduct, Christian, Graces, Christian and Kindness.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about charity?
The Bible addresses charity across 4 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Charitableness, Conduct, Christian, Graces, Christian and Kindness.
How many Bible verses are about charity?
The Bible references charity in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention charity?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Corinthians 13:4: “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, vaunteth: or, is not rash”
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