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1 Corinthians 13:4
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not.”
Biblical love is not only emotion. It is patient and active.
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Ecclesiastes 4:12
“A threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
This image points to strength that comes when a relationship is held before God.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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Colossians 3:14
“And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.”
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1 Peter 2:17
“Show respect for all, love the brothers, fear God, honor the king.”
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Proverbs 11:17
“A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings trouble on himself.”
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Proverbs 9:8
“Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.”
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Proverbs 18:21
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
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John 13:35
“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
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1 John 2:10
“Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is nothing in him to cause a fall.”
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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.'”
15
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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
19
Galatians 2:20
“I live by faith in the Son of God, who has loved me and given himself up for me.”
20
Mark 1:11
“And a voice came from the heavens, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
21
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.”
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Psalm 94:18
“When I said, "My foot is slipping," your unfailing love, LORD, supported me.”
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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.”
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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.”
25
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.”
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Isaiah 43:4
“Because you are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you and nations in exchange for your life.”
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Psalm 103:4
“Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with mercy and compassion.”
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Psalm 145:9
“The LORD is good to all, compassionate toward all your works.”
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Psalm 63:4
“For your mercy is better than life; my lips shall ever praise you.”
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Psalm 89:34
“But I will not withdraw my mercy from him, nor will I betray my faithfulness.”