1 Corinthians 13:5

Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

Cross-reference

1 Corinthians 12:25 calls for equal concern among body parts—love's not self-seeking and not dishonoring create that unity.

1 Corinthians 11:22 shows the opposite: humiliating the poor at the Lord's Supper—love does not dishonor others or seek itself.

1 Corinthians 10:33 expands on not seeking own good but others' salvation—a concrete example of love's selflessness.

1 Corinthians 10:24 directly commands seeking others' good, mirroring love's refusal to be self-seeking.

1 Corinthians 8:13 shows Paul giving up personal rights to avoid stumbling — exemplifying love that does not seek its own.

1 Corinthians 11:18 reports divisions—a direct contradiction of love's patient, selfless nature, which would prevent such splits.

Romans 15:2 Parallel

Romans 15:2 calls for pleasing neighbors for their good—directly reflecting love's refusal to seek its own interests.

1 John 3:17 Contrast

1 John 3:17 condemns ignoring a brother's need, opposing love's selfless action—echoing 'does not seek its own'.

1 John 3:16 Parallel

1 John 3:16 defines love as laying down one's life for others—the ultimate expression of not seeking your own.

James 1:19 Parallel

James 1:19 commands being slow to anger — a direct parallel to love's attribute of not being easily angered, reinforcing the same virtue.

Philippians 2:21 contrasts those who seek their own interests—the opposite of love's selflessness described in 1 Corinthians 13:5.

Philippians 2:3-5 explicitly says to count others more significant and not look to own interests—identical to love not seeking its own.

Galatians 6:2 commands bearing others' burdens, fulfilling Christ's law—a concrete expression of not seeking your own.

Galatians 5:13 exhorts serving one another through love, embodying the selflessness of not seeking your own.

Romans 14:12-15 warns against causing a brother to stumble—acting in love by not seeking your own way, directly connects to love's selflessness.

Luke 7:39 Contrast

Luke 7:39 shows the Pharisee judging a sinful woman, keeping a record of her sins — contrasting with love that keeps no record.

Matthew 5:22 equates anger with sin, showing that even internal anger violates God's standard — deepening the command to avoid anger here.

Numbers 20:10-12 records Moses striking the rock in anger — a direct disobedience that opposes the gentle, patient nature of love described here.

Psalm 106:33 specifically cites Moses' rash words as the result of rebellion — illustrating how anger leads to sinful speech, contrary to love.

Proverbs 14:17 warns that a quick-tempered person acts foolishly — reinforcing the wisdom of being slow to anger, a key aspect of love.

Genesis 45:1 shows Joseph forgiving his brothers — a clear example of not keeping a record of wrongs.

Romans 12:17 commands not repaying evil for evil — matching love's refusal to keep record of wrongs.

In Ephesians 4:2, the same virtues—humility, gentleness, patience—are listed as essential to love, echoing 1 Cor 13:5's description.

Proverbs 14:29 praises slowness to anger, directly echoing love's refusal to be provoked in 1 Cor 13:5.

Philippians 2:4 commands looking to others' interests—directly paralleling love's 'not self-seeking' in 1 Cor 13:5.

Romans 14:15 warns against causing a brother grief for personal freedom — reflecting love's priority of others over self.

Acts 11:29 Parallel

Acts 11:29 shows believers sacrificially giving to others' needs — embodying love that does not seek its own.

Mark 3:5 Contrast

Mark 3:5 shows Jesus' anger at stubborn hearts — righteous indignation that models controlled anger, compatible with love's patience.

Numbers 16:15 shows Moses' anger at Korah's rebellion — a righteous anger that contrasts with love's call to not be easily angered over personal slights.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 urges patience with everyone—the same patience love practices, not easily angered.

Ecclesiastes 7:21 advises ignoring insults — reinforcing love's choice not to keep record of wrongs.

Isaiah 3:5 Contrast

Isaiah 3:5 describes a society where people oppress and dishonor each other—the opposite of love that does not dishonor or seek itself.

Luke 11:53 Contrast

Luke 11:53 depicts Pharisees' hostile questioning — the opposite of love's gentle refusal to be provoked.