Bible Verses About God's Love

1 Corinthians 13:4

“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not.”

Biblical love is not only emotion. It is patient and active.

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.”

God's love is shown in generous, saving action.

1 John 4:19

“We love him, because he first loved us.”

Human love begins as a response to God's love.

Romans 12:10

“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”

Love becomes visible through honor and care for others.

Colossians 3:14

“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”

Love holds the rest of faithful character together.

2 Peter 1:4

“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises.”

Scripture describes God's promises as precious and life-giving.

Numbers 23:19

“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent.”

God's promises are trustworthy because His character is faithful.

Joshua 21:45

“There failed not ought of any good thing which the Lord had spoken unto the house of Israel.”

This passage looks back on God's faithfulness to His word.

Ephesians 4:32

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”

Christian forgiveness flows from the forgiveness already received in Christ.

1 John 1:9

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.”

This passage gives hope to anyone who needs mercy and a new beginning.

Hebrews 11:1

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Faith gives spiritual weight to hope when we cannot yet see the outcome.

1 John 4:7

“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.”

1 Peter 2:17

“Show respect for all, love the brothers, fear God, honor the king.”

Proverbs 11:17

“A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings trouble on himself.”

Proverbs 9:8

“Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.”

Proverbs 18:21

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

John 13:35

“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

1 John 2:10

“Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is nothing in him to cause a fall.”

1 Peter 3:10

“For: 'Whoever would love life and see good days must keep the tongue from evil and the lips from speaking deceit.'”

1 John 4:12

“No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us.”

1 Peter 1:22

“Since you have purified yourselves by obedience to the truth for sincere mutual love, love one another intensely from a [pure] heart.”

1 John 4:18

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love.”

2 Corinthians 13:11

“Finally, brothers, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.”

Galatians 2:20

“I live by faith in the Son of God, who has loved me and given himself up for me.”

Mark 1:11

“And a voice came from the heavens, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

Deuteronomy 33:12

“Of Benjamin he said: Benjamin is the beloved of the LORD, who shelters him all the day, while he abides securely at his breast.”

Psalm 94:18

“When I said, "My foot is slipping," your unfailing love, LORD, supported me.”

Romans 8:28

“And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”

Psalm 23:6

“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”

1 John 4:9

“In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him.”