Bible Verses About Love
Love is a central theme throughout the Bible, representing God’s character, the essence of human relationships, and the foundation of faith. The Scriptures provide profound insights into what love is, how we should express it, and why it matters. Here are some powerful Bible verses about love that inspire and guide us in our daily lives.
1. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
2. 1 John 4:7-8
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
3. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
4. Romans 13:10
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
5. 1 John 4:19
“We love because he first loved us.”
6. Matthew 22:37-39
“And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
7. Colossians 3:14
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
8. Ephesians 4:2
“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.”
9. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
10. Song of Solomon 8:6-7
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord. Many waters cannot quench love; neither can floods drown it.”
11. Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…”
12. 1 John 3:18
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”
13. Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
14. Romans 5:8
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
15. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
16. John 15:12
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
17. 2 John 1:6
“And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it.”
18. Matthew 5:43-44
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
19. Philippians 1:9
“And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment.”
20. Luke 6:31
“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.”
These verses reflect the beauty and importance of love in our lives, calling us to reflect God’s love to those around us. Whether it's in our relationships with family, friends, or even our enemies, love serves as the cornerstone of our Christian faith and practice. Let these Scriptures inspire you to love more fully and intentionally.