1. I may be able to speak the languages of human beings and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell.
2. I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains — but if I have no love, I am nothing.
3. I may give away everything I have, and even give up my body to be burnt — but if I have no love, this does me no good.
4. Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud;
5. love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs;