Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not.

Love, however, seeks the best for others and rejoices in their successes. This aligns with the biblical principle of contentment and gratitude (Philippians 4:11-12).

Jan 21, 2026 · First Corinthians 13 offers tremendous insight regarding the Christian perspective of love. As love is described, the stipulation that love “is not proud” is included (verse 4).

Envy and boasting are two sides of the same coin, both rooted in pride. 1 Corinthians 13:4 continues, "It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." By focusing on love, we shift our attention from …

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not.

Nov 14, 2025 · Now, another truth we must embrace is that love is not proud (1 Corinthians 13:4). Pride is shown through boasting about one’s achievements and inflating one’s importance.

Dec 24, 2023 · The verse in question, 1 Corinthians 13:4, states that love “does not boast, it is not proud” (ESV). This is part of a larger passage describing the nature of godly, sacrificial love.