Bible Verses About Kindness

Ephesians 4:32

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.”

Kindness, tenderness, and forgiveness belong together.

Colossians 3:12

“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind.”

Kindness is something believers are called to put on.

Proverbs 31:26

“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”

Kindness is shown in both words and wisdom.

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.

Proverbs 17:17

“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”

True friendship remains present through hardship.

Proverbs 27:17

“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”

Good friendship helps people grow stronger and wiser.

John 15:13

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

Jesus describes friendship through sacrificial love.

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.

Proverbs 14:31

“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”

Proverbs 31:20

“She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.”

Proverbs 31:9

“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

Proverbs 22:22

“Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court.”

Proverbs 19:17

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”

Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Proverbs 17:13

“Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good.”

Proverbs 22:9

“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”

Proverbs 22:11

“One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.”

Proverbs 21:13

“Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.”

Psalm 41:1

“Blessed is the one who considers the poor; in the day of trouble the Lord delivers him.”

Mark 10:21

“Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack, he said. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Proverbs 16:6

“Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.”

Mark 12:31

“The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these.”

Ecclesiastes 12:14

“For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”

Proverbs 28:27

“Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.”

Mark 14:7

“The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me.”

John 5:29

“Those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.”