Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 16:14
Do everything in love.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church in the closing exhortations of his letter, capping a series of imperatives (v. 13) with this single summary command.
The words — γινέσθω (ginesthō) is a present passive imperative, "let it be happening," marking ongoing conduct rather than a one-time act; ἀγάπη (agapē) is the standard Pauline term for covenantal, self-giving love.
The thread — Love as the governing motive behind all Christian practice recurs in John 13:34, 1 Peter 4:8, and 1 Timothy 1:5, where it functions as both command and goal of instruction.
Why it lands — It reduces every other duty to a single test: whether what you do actually flows from love, not from duty, pride, or habit.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Let all your things be done with charity.
Cross-references
- John 13:34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
- 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
- 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
- 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
- 1 Corinthians 12:31 But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.
- John 15:17 This is My command to you: Love one another.
- Romans 13:8 Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
- Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,