Verse of the Day

　　

1 Corinthians 16:14

Do everything in love.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

Let all your things be done with charity.

English Standard Version

Let all that you do be done in love.

The Message

and love without stopping.

New King James Version

Let all that you do be done with love.

New Living Translation

And everything you do must be done with love.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:13-18

(Read 1 Corinthians 16:13-18)

　　A Christian is always in danger, therefore should ever be on the watch. He should be fixed in the faith of the gospel, and never desert or give it up. By this faith alone he will be able to keep his ground in an hour of temptation. Christians should be careful that charity not only reigns in their hearts, but shines in their lives. There is a great difference between Christian firmness and feverish warmth and transport. The apostle gave particular directions as to some who served the cause of Christ among them. Those who serve the saints, those who desire the honour of the churches, and to remove reproaches from them, are to be thought much of, and loved. They should willingly acknowledge the worth of such, and all who laboured with or helped the apostle.

　　

1 Corinthians 16:14 In-Context

12 Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

　　13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.

　　14 Do everything in love.

　　15 You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord's people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,

　　16 to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.