The word in Scripture

Charity in the Bible

The word charity appears 28 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Charity is the King James word for self-giving love, the greatest of all graces. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What charity means in the Bible

Charity is the King James word for self-giving love, the greatest of all graces.

Where the word charity appears

Here are 8 of the passages where the word charity appears, chosen from across the Scriptures, in the words of the King James Bible:

“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.”1 Corinthians 8:1

“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”1 Corinthians 13:13

“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”Colossians 3:14

“Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:”1 Timothy 1:5

“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”2 Timothy 2:22

“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:8

“Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.”1 Peter 5:14

“I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.”Revelation 2:19