1 Corinthians 13:3
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 13
“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.”1 Corinthians 13:3
What Does 1 Corinthians 13:3 Mean?
1 Corinthians 13:3 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 13:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 13:2“And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.”James 2:14“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?”John 15:13“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”Matthew 23:5“But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,”Matthew 6:1“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”Matthew 7:22“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?”Luke 10:42“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”Luke 18:28“Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.”Galatians 5:26“Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”1 Timothy 4:8“For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”Hebrews 13:9“Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.”Luke 18:22“Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.”John 6:63“It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”John 12:43“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”Philippians 1:20“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.”Isaiah 57:12“I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee.”Jeremiah 7:8“Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.”Daniel 3:16“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.”Luke 19:8“And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.”John 13:37“Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.”
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