Bible verses: Love
John 13 connects love between disciples with a commandment of Jesus. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul describes patience and kindness within a discussion of gifts and community life.
English — World English Bible
John 13:34–35
Read the full chapter34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
1 Corinthians 13:4–7
Read the full chapter4 Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,
5 doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;
6 doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.
A question for reflection
What does each passage say in its own setting, and how do the two texts differ?
How to use this selection
These topics are starting points, not an exhaustive list. The introductions are editorial reading notes; quotations follow the named edition. Read the chapter to identify who is speaking, to whom and in what situation.
BibleMio editorial notes, prepared with AI assistance. These notes are not part of the biblical text.