1 Corinthians 13:3

And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 13:3

BSB
If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.
AKJV
And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profits me nothing.
CPDV
And if I distribute all my goods in order to feed the poor, and if I hand over my body to be burned, yet not have charity, it offers me nothing.
ERV
And if I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profiteth me nothing.
NHEB
If I dole out all my goods to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, it profits me nothing.
SMT
And if I feed out all my goods, and if I deliver my body that I be burned, and have not love, I am profited nothing.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 13:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 13:3
Summary
Generosity and sacrifice gain no benefit
Event
Extreme sacrifice lacks profit
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching