- “The way of love” (12:31b; 14:1)
- The indispensability of love (v1-3)
- The character of love (v4-7)
- “Love is…” (v4)
- “Love is not…” (v5)
- “Love delights in…” (v6)
- “Love always…” (v7)
- The permanence of love (v8-13)
- Walking in love
Jesus affirms the acceptance of sinners: