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Bible Verses About Love

Love is at the very heart of who God is and what He calls us to be. The Bible reveals that we are deeply loved by our Creator, not because of what we do but simply because we are His children. This divine love transforms how we see ourselves and empowers us to love others with the same grace and compassion we've received.

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For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

Proverbs 4:3

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

1 Corinthians 4:14

For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Chri...

1 Corinthians 4:17

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Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

1 Corinthians 10:14

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in th...

1 Corinthians 15:58

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see...

1 John 3:2

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

1 John 3:17

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

1 John 3:21

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

1 John 4:1

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

1 John 4:7

Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

1 John 4:11

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

1 Peter 2:11

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

1 Peter 3:8

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

1 Peter 4:12

Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, p...

1 Timothy 6:2

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

2 Corinthians 12:19

For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pl...

2 Peter 1:17

This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

2 Peter 3:1

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

2 Peter 3:8

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

2 Peter 3:14

And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;

2 Peter 3:15

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

2 Peter 3:17

But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctifi...

2 Thessalonians 2:13

To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:2

The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

3 John 1:1

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

3 John 1:2

Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

3 John 1:5

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

3 John 1:11

It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Acts 15:25

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Colossians 3:12

All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:

Colossians 4:7

With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

Colossians 4:9

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.

Colossians 4:14

Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.

Daniel 1:9

At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and...

Daniel 9:23

And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he h...

Daniel 10:11

And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my l...

Daniel 10:19

If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have born him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son be hers that ...

Deuteronomy 21:15

Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, whic...

Deuteronomy 21:16

And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him; and the Lord shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his sho...

Deuteronomy 33:12

To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

Ephesians 1:6

But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

Ephesians 6:21

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Hebrews 6:9

Then said the Lord unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the Lord toward the children of Israel, who ...

Hosea 3:1

Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb.

Hosea 9:16

Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:

Isaiah 5:1

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

James 1:16

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

James 1:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about love?
The Bible teaches that God is love itself, and that His love for us is unconditional and everlasting. It shows us that true love is not just a feeling but an action - choosing to serve, forgive, and sacrifice for others. Scripture calls love the greatest commandment and the defining characteristic of those who follow Jesus.
What is the best Bible verse for love?
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 beautifully describes what love looks like in action: 'Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast...' This passage is powerful because it gives us a practical roadmap for loving others well, showing us that real love is proven through our daily choices and attitudes.
How can Scripture help with love?
Reading about God's love for you can heal wounds and build confidence in difficult relationships. Biblical stories and verses can guide you in forgiving someone who hurt you, loving a difficult person, or finding the courage to love yourself. Scripture reminds us that we can love because we are first loved by God.

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