1. What if I could speakall languages of humansand of angels?If I did not love others,I would be nothing morethan a noisy gongor a clanging cymbal.
2. What if I could prophesyand understand all secretsand all knowledge?And what if I had faiththat moved mountains?I would be nothing,unless I loved others.
3. What if I gave away allthat I ownedand let myselfbe burnt alive?I would gain nothing,unless I loved others.
4. Love is kind and patient,never jealous, boastful,proud, or
5. rude.Love isn't selfishor quick-tempered.It doesn't keep a recordof wrongs that others do.
6. Love rejoices in the truth,but not in evil.
7. Love is always supportive,loyal, hopeful,and trusting.