1Co 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. - King James
1Co 13:13 Yet now are remaining faith, expectation, love - these three. Yet the greatest of these is love." Concordant Literal
WHY DID KJV CHANGE LOVE TO CHARITY?
Upon looking at other translation, NKJV, American Standard, English Standard, and World English; they all translate the original Greek word to love.
ἀγάπη
agapē
ag-ah'-pay
From G25; love, that is, affection or benevolence; specifically (plural) a love feast: - (feast of) charity ([-ably]), dear, love.
Agape main meaning is love. We talk about God's agape, love. We don't refer to it as His agape, charity.
Could this be another instance of King James translating things to fit his needs?
"We have enough Love... what we need is more charity!" yassir Your Highness, we'll get right on that... :o
I like using the Literal Translations. It helps to keep man's "I think this is what God was trying to say!" from getting in the way of the truth.
This definition lifted from http://av1611.com/kjbp/kjv-dictionary/charity.html (http://av1611.com/kjbp/kjv-dictionary/charity.html)
KJV Dictionary Definition: charity
charity
CHARITY, n.
1. In a general sense, love, benevolence, good will; that disposition of heart which inclines men to think favorably of their fellow men to think favorably of their fellow men, and to do them good. In a theological sense, it includes supreme love to God, and universal good will to men.
1 Corinthians 8:1 Colossians 3:14 1 Timothy 1
2. In a more particular sense, love, kindness, affection, tenderness, springing from natural relations; as the charities of father, son and brother.
3. Liberality to the poor, consisting in almsgiving or benefactions, or in gratuitous services to relieve them in distress.
4. Alms; whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the poor for their relief.
5. Liberality in gifts and services to promote public objects of utility, as to found and support bible societies, missionary societies, and others.
6. Candor; liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which inclines men to think and judge favorably, and to put the best construction on words and actions which the case will admit. The highest exercise of charity, is charity towards the uncharitable.
7. Any act of kindness, or benevolence; as the charities of life.
8. A charitable institution. Charity-school, is a school maintained by voluntary contributions for educating poor children.