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charity

Meaning of “charity”

Love that seeks another's good.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
28 occurrences24 verses12 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Corinthians 8:1

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2 Timothy 3:10
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 3:10 · retained source text

But thou hast fully knowen my doctrine, maner of life, purpose, faith, long suffering, charitie, patience,

1611 marginal noteOr, thou hast been a diligent follower of.

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