beareth all things [it endures wrongs without complaint, and bears the adversities, troubles and vexations of life without murmuring (Matthew 17:24-27), and often without divulging its needy condition-- 1 Corinthians 9:12; Philippians 4:11-12], believeth all things [It takes the kindest views of men's actions and circumstances. It sees things in their brightest, not their darkest, colors; and, as far as it consistently can, puts the best construction on conduct-- Proverbs 10:12; 1 Peter 4:8; Genesis 45:5; Luke 23:34], hopeth all things [though the object loved is confessedly sinful to-day, yet this supreme grace looks with eager, hopeful expectation for its repentance on the morrow-- 1 Corinthians 3:2-3; Luke 13:6-9; Luke 15:20; Luke 20:9-13], endureth all things. [The word "hupomenoo," translated "endureth," is a military term, and means to sustain an assault; hence it has reference to heavier afflictions than those sustained by the "beareth" of verse 7. It refers to gross ill-treatment, violence and persecution, and such grievances as provoke resistance, strife, etc. (2 Timothy 2:10; 2 Timothy 2:24; Hebrews 10:32; Hebrews 12:2; Matthew 5:39; comp. John 18:22-23; with Acts 23:2-5). The enduring is not simply that dogged persistency which bears up despite adversity, it is an endurance which forgives offense (Luke 17:4). From love as it manifests itself in daily life Paul now rises to speak of love in its essence.]

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