In the KJ version it is Charity. Charity is the pure love of Christ. It is the love that Christ has for the children of men and that the children of men should have for one another.
It says KJV. That’s the translation there, and the version that (as a Brit) I’m familiar with. Faith, Hope and Charity were also the nicknames of three Gloster Gladiator biplanes involved in the defense of Malta during WWI.
The Greek word is “agape” (a-ga-pey), I believe, which can be translated either way.
I Corinthians: “…faith, hope, and love.” Love is a translation of “agape” from koine Greek. There has been debate about the translation of agape into English for a very long time. I was taught that agape is most accurately translated as “acts of love.” Very similar to what Christians mean when they say that the evidence of the love of Christ is through an individual’s loving relation with and acts of love towards others in the world.
There’s a guy in our community that has an older Chevy pickup that has the bumper sticker, “If it ain’t King James, it ain’t Bible.” Yes, I reside in the South….
I grew up on the KJV, but also enjoy reading the New King James, Holman Christian Standard, and English Standard Version. At the encouragement of a preacher friend, I try to read a different translation every year.
In conclusion: Give plenty of wet food to the animal shelter. And whatever you can give and is needed at any shelter like orphanage or womens refuge and maybe your neighbors in need, too.
I understand, end appreciate the sentiment, but, honestly, there are A LOT of people out there who had better hope and pray that animals never gain the gift of speech. Too many of us are guilty of casual, thoughtless, or even deliberate, abuse and violence. The stories that “dumb” animals would tell, if they had the chance, would shame us all.
Da'Dad 1 day ago
Direct and to the point. Apparently, Luddie is a cat of few words but profound thoughts.
danjw2 1 day ago
i feel like if my cats ever could talk, there would be a lot of swearing.
ericbrower 1 day ago
That’s funny, I could have sworn the passage reads "There now abide faith, hope, and love ".
I think they’re paraphrasing.
Dr_Fogg 1 day ago
In the KJ version it is Charity. Charity is the pure love of Christ. It is the love that Christ has for the children of men and that the children of men should have for one another.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member 1 day ago
Merry Christmas, Luddie!
AnneFackler 1 day ago
Merry Christmas Eve!
One of my cats talks all the time, he’s a Siamese.
Superhawk 1 day ago
But when I went with Charity, Hope stormed out and Faith slapped my face and called me a cad!
slelareader 1 day ago
Thank you for sharing, Ludwig.
fredd13 1 day ago
It says KJV. That’s the translation there, and the version that (as a Brit) I’m familiar with. Faith, Hope and Charity were also the nicknames of three Gloster Gladiator biplanes involved in the defense of Malta during WWI.
The Greek word is “agape” (a-ga-pey), I believe, which can be translated either way.
Charliegirl Premium Member 1 day ago
Merry Mousies to all the cats in the world!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 1 day ago
I like it. But God should grant animals the ability to speak, period ;)
mourdac Premium Member 1 day ago
Grant all cats enough food and a warm place to sleep, protected from bitter winter cold.
ddjg 1 day ago
Ludwig, you’re well read!
HST 1 day ago
I Corinthians: “…faith, hope, and love.” Love is a translation of “agape” from koine Greek. There has been debate about the translation of agape into English for a very long time. I was taught that agape is most accurately translated as “acts of love.” Very similar to what Christians mean when they say that the evidence of the love of Christ is through an individual’s loving relation with and acts of love towards others in the world.
axe-grinder about 24 hours ago
HA! Cats— what can you do?
mnxo4 about 24 hours ago
“Midnight on Christmas Eve” = is that in the very first moments of Christmas Eve, or at the very last moments (i.e. which midnight)?
uniquename about 24 hours ago
No matter what your beliefs are, it’s a good thought. Charity or love, depending on your interpretation, is important.
assrdood about 23 hours ago
I’m with Luddie on this one.
Heelboy 12 about 23 hours ago
There’s a guy in our community that has an older Chevy pickup that has the bumper sticker, “If it ain’t King James, it ain’t Bible.” Yes, I reside in the South….
carlosrivers about 23 hours ago
Ludwig must’ve had a beef sandwich DIPPED until it stops gurgling, with Giardinara and cheese from just about anywhere in Chicago
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member about 23 hours ago
Is the “wet food” remark a cat thing?
royq27 about 23 hours ago
So, in charity give your cat a larger portion of wet food on Christmas!
formathe about 23 hours ago
everyone arguing over a book of fiction based on mythology. Great way to celebrate the Saturnalia,
Outnumbered about 23 hours ago
I grew up on the KJV, but also enjoy reading the New King James, Holman Christian Standard, and English Standard Version. At the encouragement of a preacher friend, I try to read a different translation every year.
Ignatz Premium Member about 22 hours ago
I think the usual version of that legend is that it happens on OLD Christmas – January 7. Julian Calendar.
coffeemom88 about 22 hours ago
Beautiful verse. Plus a talking cat!
ajakimber425 about 22 hours ago
As for my cats, they rather play and smear it across the floor. No, thanks!
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 22 hours ago
I love these christmas arcs.
Cincoflex about 22 hours ago
I love a cat who can quote Scripture, heehee!
unfair.de about 21 hours ago
In conclusion: Give plenty of wet food to the animal shelter. And whatever you can give and is needed at any shelter like orphanage or womens refuge and maybe your neighbors in need, too.
MartinPerry1 about 21 hours ago
My cats really adored me when I bought them some fresh smelts.
jadoo823 about 20 hours ago
Merry Christmas everybody.
DaBump Premium Member about 20 hours ago
Aw, sweet.
listmom about 20 hours ago
Merry Christmas Jimmy, Ludwig, and all! If we all had a bit more charity towards all people (and animals), we might be able to love them as well.
mistercatworks about 19 hours ago
Yeah, people fill whole books with legends.
Roscoe about 16 hours ago
Isn’t Charity the one with the big rack?
Durak Premium Member about 15 hours ago
I understand, end appreciate the sentiment, but, honestly, there are A LOT of people out there who had better hope and pray that animals never gain the gift of speech. Too many of us are guilty of casual, thoughtless, or even deliberate, abuse and violence. The stories that “dumb” animals would tell, if they had the chance, would shame us all.
olds_cool63 about 14 hours ago
“Religion” comes to the comic….whoopee.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 8 hours ago
I said the puddy, all fuzzy and warm…