10+ Bible Verses About Love

Difficulty with love?

This past year the world has seen so much hate. Between the volatile election, wars, and the never-ending stories of bad news, there seems to be a lack of love and compassion for one another.

Regardless of the seemingly disappearing displays of true agape, Michael and I continue to pour into our Bibles and take solace in the truth of the Word. These are our favorite verses that encompass both loving Him and our neighbor. The verses are intertwined. This is intentionally written so that you might appreciate the completeness of these scriptures.

NOTE: All of these translations come from the NASB (New American Standard Bible).

1. Matthew 22:37

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.’

2. 1 Corinthians 13:13

But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.

3. Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

4. 1 Peter 4:8

Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

5. John 14:15

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

6. Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses.

7. 1 John 4:8

The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

8. Romans 12:9-10

Love must be free of hypocrisy. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor,

9. Mark 12:31

The second is this: ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

10. Deuteronomy 7:9

Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His faithfulness to a thousand generations for those who love Him and keep His commandments;

Bonus Verse John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.

Final Thoughts about Love

I hope you find some comfort in these verses. The reason we should love God above all else and love each other is because He loved us first. His love should flow through us.

There are many ways to be loving, but I can't stress enough the simplest way. Just say it. Next time you talk to a friend or family member, tell them you love them. For us, this is easier said than done. But, I wish every day that my grandma were still here for me to tell her. And to hear her tell me. I miss hearing her beloved words. We read these verses to increase our faith and love. We encourage you to do the same.

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