Bible Verses About
Love
From the wedding-reading of 1 Corinthians 13 to the heart of the Gospel, love defined as faithfulness.
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
“Let all your things be done with charity.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”
“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about love?
Scripture speaks to love in passages such as 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 16:14, John 3:16. For example, 1 Corinthians 13:4 says, “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
What is a well-known Bible verse about love?
1 Corinthians 13:4 — “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
What is a short Bible verse about love?
1 Corinthians 16:14 — “Let all your things be done with charity.”