Charity
Pronounced CHAR-ih-tee
- Meaning
- "Love; Christian love"
- Origin
- Latin/English
Charity is the King James translation of the Greek 'agape' — the highest form of love. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul declares that charity (love) is greater than faith and hope. It is patient, kind, and never fails. This virtue name captures the very essence of the Christian faith.
Spiritual meaning
Charity is the greatest of all virtues — the self-giving love that reflects God's own nature and defines true Christianity.
Related verses (KJV)
"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."
1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV) →