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Bible verse
1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all your things be done with charity.”
What it means
Paul sums up the whole Christian life in a single line: let everything you do be done in love. Not some things, but all of them, from the largest sacrifice to the smallest word. Love is the mark of those who belong to Jesus, because He first loved us and poured out His life for us. This is not sentimental feeling but a way of living shaped by the cross. Ask Christ to fill you with His love, then let it spill into every action, every relationship, and every ordinary moment.
1 Corinthians 16:14 at a glance
| Reference | 1 Corinthians 16:14 |
|---|---|
| Book | 1 Corinthians |
| Chapter to read it in | 1 Corinthians 16 |
| Topic | love |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- John 13:34-35
- 1 Peter 4:8
- 1 Timothy 1:5
- 1 John 4:7-8
- 1 Corinthians 12:31-14:1
- John 15:17
- Galatians 5:22
- Romans 13:8-10
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 1 Corinthians 16:14?
It is in 1 Corinthians, in 1 Corinthians 16. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 1 Corinthians 16:14?
Readers most often set it beside John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 John 4:7-8. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 1 Corinthians 16:14?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of 1 Corinthians 16:14 more than we can. We bring you 1 Corinthians 16:14, love. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of 1 Corinthians 16 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 1 Corinthians 16:14 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
