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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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1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Thessalonians 3:6 · retained source text

But now when Timotheus came from you vnto vs, and brought vs good tidings of your faith and charitie, and that ye haue good remembrance of vs alwayes, desiring greatly to see vs, as we also to see you:

2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Thessalonians 1:3 · retained source text

Wee are bound to thanke God alwayes for you, brethren, as it is meete, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charitie of euery one of you al towards each other aboundeth:

1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Timothy 4:12 · retained source text

Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the beleeuers, in word, in conuersation, in charitie, in spirit, in faith, in puritie.

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.

Titus 2:2
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Titus 2:2 · retained source text

That the aged men be sober, graue, temperate, sound in faith, in charitie, in patience.

1611 marginal noteOr, vigilant

1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Peter 4:8 · retained source text

And aboue all things haue feruent charitie among your selues: for charity shall couer the multitude of sinnes.

1611 marginal noteOr, will.

1 Peter 5:14
Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 5:14 · retained source text

Greete yee one another with a kisse of charity: Peace bee with you all that are in Christ Iesus. Amen.

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