1 Corinthians 13:3

Verse 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.

Research

All High confidence Verified

- **Legacy of Encouragement** — Henry B. Eyring (October 2022) · Reference
  We have been married for 60 years.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/51eyring?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **One in Christ** — Ulisses Soares (October 2018) · Reference
  This is what Paul described as charity.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/one-in-christ?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **The Challenge to Become** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2000) · Alludes to
  We are challenged to move through a process of conversion toward that status and condition called eternal life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-challenge-to-become?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **The Gospel of Love** — Loren C. Dunn (October 1985) · Alludes to
  “[For] charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever.” (Moro.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/the-gospel-of-love?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **“Out of Obscurity”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1984) · Alludes to
  After Paul wrote his touching epistle on love to the Saints at Corinth (see 1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/out-of-obscurity?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **Notwithstanding My Weakness** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1976) · Alludes to
  We see a legalistic Paul, but later read his matchless sermon on charity.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/notwithstanding-my-weakness?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Charity—a Sign of True Discipleship** — Michael B. Strong (April 2025) · Reference
  Of all the many divine attributes of Jesus Christ we are to emulate, one stands preeminent and embodies all others.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/52strong?lang=eng&id=p_upXFX#p_upXFX

- **Giving Holiness to the Lord** — L. Todd Budge (October 2021) · Quote
  > 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.”
  The Lord said, “I desired [charity], and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” The Lord wants us to become holy, to be possessed of charity, and to come to know Him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/52budge?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **“Feed My Sheep”** — Ulisses Soares (October 2005) · Reference
  “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/feed-my-sheep?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

Legacy of Encouragement

Henry B. Eyring October 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

We have been married for 60 years.

Reference Verified
One in Christ

Ulisses Soares October 2018 Saturday Afternoon Session

This is what Paul described as charity.

Reference Verified
The Challenge to Become

Dallin H. Oaks October 2000 Saturday Afternoon Session

We are challenged to move through a process of conversion toward that status and condition called eternal life.

Alludes to High confidence
The Gospel of Love

Loren C. Dunn October 1985 Saturday Morning Session

“[For] charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever.” (Moro.

Alludes to High confidence
“Out of Obscurity”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1984 Saturday Morning Session

After Paul wrote his touching epistle on love to the Saints at Corinth (see 1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence
Notwithstanding My Weakness

Neal A. Maxwell October 1976 Friday Morning Session

We see a legalistic Paul, but later read his matchless sermon on charity.

Alludes to High confidence
Charity—a Sign of True Discipleship

Michael B. Strong April 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

Of all the many divine attributes of Jesus Christ we are to emulate, one stands preeminent and embodies all others.

Reference Verified
Giving Holiness to the Lord

L. Todd Budge October 2021 Sunday Afternoon Session

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.”

Quote Verified
“Feed My Sheep”

Ulisses Soares October 2005 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”

Reference Verified

1 Corinthians 13:3

Legacy of Encouragement

One in Christ

The Challenge to Become

The Gospel of Love

“Out of Obscurity”

Notwithstanding My Weakness

Charity—a Sign of True Discipleship

Giving Holiness to the Lord

“Feed My Sheep”

Topical Guide

Bible Dictionary