1 Corinthians 13:3

Chinese (Simplified) Contemporary Bible (CCB Bible) (圣经当代译本修订版)

我就算倾家荡产周济穷人，甚至舍己捐躯任人焚烧 ，如果没有爱，也一无所获。

这是什么意思？

This verse says that even if someone gives everything they have to help others or sacrifices their own body, it's all meaningless without love. The Apostle Paul is speaking here and the key message is about the importance of showing love in our actions.

儿童解释

Imagine you give all your toys to a friend who doesn't have any. That sounds really nice, right? But if you don’t do it because you care about that friend and just want them to like you, then it's not as good as when you truly love someone and help them from your heart.

历史背景

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter around AD 53-54 to the church in Corinth. The Corinthians were a mixed congregation of Jews and Gentiles, and some members had been struggling with pride and boasting about their spiritual gifts without genuine love.

今日应用

In today's world, someone might work very hard volunteering at a soup kitchen but feel resentful or do it only for recognition. This verse reminds us that such actions are less meaningful without the motivation of true love for others.

主题

• love
• sacrifice
• service
• charity
• motivation
• faith

相关经文

• 1 John 3:16
• Romans 5:8
• Matthew 22:37-40
• Leviticus 19:18
• John 13:34

常见问题

What does it mean to have 'charity' in this context?

In this verse, 'charity' is an older term for the Greek word 'agape,' which means unconditional or sacrificial love. It's about loving others not because of what you can get back but because of who they are.

Doesn't giving to the poor and sacrificing one's body sound very noble?

Indeed, these actions might seem highly commendable. However, the verse emphasizes that without genuine love, even such grand gestures lose their deeper meaning and significance.

Who wrote 1 Corinthians?

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church in Corinth around AD 53-54, addressing issues within the community like division and moral misconduct.

How can we ensure our actions are motivated by love?

Reflect on your motivations before taking action. Ask yourself why you're doing something. If it's to genuinely care for others without expecting anything in return, then your actions likely stem from true love.