65 Inspirational Bible Verses about Love
There are many passages in the Bible about love that it can be difficult to find a relevant one to share or to read for reflection or inspiration. If you’re looking for some inspirational words about love to read to your family and friends or recite at group prayers, here’s a list of 75 inspirational Bible verses on love to get you started.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-5
“There are three things that amaze me—no, four things that I don’t understand: how an eagle glides through the sky, how a snake slithers on a rock, how a ship navigates the ocean, how a man loves a woman.”
Proverbs 30:18-19
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
Proverbs 10:12
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Corinthians 13:13
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
Romans 12:9
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Colossians 3:14
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Ephesians 4:2
“Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.”
Jude 1:2
“I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.”
Song of Solomon 6:3
“I have found the one whom my soul love.”
Song of Solomon 3:4
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
Proverbs 31:10
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
John 15:12
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Luke 6:31
“Do everything in love.”
Corinthians 16:14
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs17:17
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
1 Chronicles 16:34
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”
Deuteronomy 7:9
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”
Jeremiah 31:3
“And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”
Exodus 34:6
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”
John15:9-10
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!”
1 John 3:1
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:6-7
“We love because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
1 John 4:8
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
John 15:12-13
“Above all, be loving. This ties everything together perfectly.”
Colossians 3:!4
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 1:2-3
“And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”
1 John 4:21
“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.”
Luke 6:35
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
Ephesians 5:25
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
Romans 12:9
“If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.”
1 Corinthians 13:2
“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”
2 Thessalonians 3:5
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Romans 12:10
“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”
1 John 4:12
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
John 15:13
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
1 John 4:18
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
1 John 4:8
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”
Mark 12:30
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
Ephesians 4:15
“Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.”
Jude 1:2
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
Romans 13:10
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Matthew 5:44
“Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.”
1 Peter 1:22
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
1 Corinthians 13:6-7
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?”
Romans 8:35
“For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.”
1 John 3:11
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
1 John 4:11
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
1 John 4:7
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:35
“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galatians 5:14
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Romans 8:37
“And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Matthew 22:39
“If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”
John 15:10
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.”
Romans 13:8
“Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.”
Psalm 63:3
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Romans 12:9-10
“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”
Proverbs 17:9
“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.”
Leviticus 19:18
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
Romans 5:5
Wrapping Up
We hope you enjoyed these awesome Bible verses on love and that they helped you realize that showing love toward others is paramount to being true to your beliefs and faith. If so, make sure to share them with others who need a bit of love in their lives right now.
