34 Bible Verses About Loving Others
Today, we're discussing the biblical perspective about loving others. Love can sometimes feel conditional or scarce so it's refreshing to turn to the Bible for guidance on how to love. Let's find out what the Bible says about loving others by taking a look at some beautiful verses that remind us to love everyone!
What Does The Bible Say About Loving Others?
1. 1 John 4:7 – Love Comes from God
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."
This verse is like a warm reminder to us that love is the marker of someone who knows God. When we love others, we're reflecting God's love.
2. Leviticus 19:18 – Love Your Neighbor
"Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
God instructs us to put aside our grudges and embrace compassion. Loving our neighbors as ourselves is the second greatest commandment.
3. 1 John 4:11 – If We Love One Another
"Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
God is inviting us into a cycle of love – receiving His love and extending it to others. It's a beautiful never-ending cycle.
What Does Jesus Say About Loving Others?
4. John 13:34 – A New Command
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
Jesus is setting a high standard for love, asking us to love as He loved us. It's a call to selfless, sacrificial love.
5. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 – May the Lord Make Your Love Increase
"May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you."
A beautiful prayer and aspiration for our love to not just exist but to grow and overflow towards others.
6. Luke 6:35 – Love Your Enemies
"But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back…"
Jesus takes it a step further here, challenging us to love not just our friends but also our enemies. It's total, transformative love.
What Bible Verses Say Love Everyone?
7. 1 Peter 1:22 – Love One Another Deeply
"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."
This verse doesn't just ask us to love - it urges us to love deeply and sincerely. It talks about cultivating a heart that cares profoundly for others.
8. 1 John 4:19 – We Love Because He First Loved Us
"We love because he first loved us."
This verse is a powerful reminder that our ability to love is rooted in God's love for us.
9. Galatians 5:13 – Serve One Another in Love
"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love."
We are encouraged to use our freedom as an opportunity to serve others with love, embodying the principle of selfless giving.
10. Romans 12:10 – Be Devoted to One Another
"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
This verse speaks to the heart of community and fellowship. We should put others' needs above our own, showing true devotion through our actions.
11. Colossians 3:12 – Clothe Yourselves with Love
"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
I love this imagery of clothing ourselves with love and its attributes. Every day, we have the choice to dress our hearts with compassion and kindness, just like we choose our clothes.
12. 1 Peter 4:8 – Love Covers Over a Multitude of Sins
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
This verse is a beautiful reminder of the power of love to forgive and heal. When we love deeply, we're more inclined to forgive and overlook faults.
What Are Good Bible Verses for Love?
13. Ephesians 4:2 – Bear with One Another in Love
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
Patience and humility are key in loving others. This verse encourages us to bear with each other, even when it’s challenging, out of love.
14. 1 Corinthians 13:1 – Love is Paramount
"If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal."
This verse reminds us that without love, our actions and words are empty. Love is the foundation of everything we do.
15. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – The Qualities of Love
"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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
These verses are a guide for how we should love others.
16. Proverbs 10:12 – Love and Hatred
"Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs."
In a world where hatred can be rampant, this verse is a powerful call to choose love, which has the ability to heal and unite.
17. 1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do Everything in Love
"Do everything in love."
A simple yet profound verse. This one challenges us to infuse love into every action and decision we make.
18. John 15:12 – Love as Jesus Loved
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."
Jesus sets the bar high for love – to love as He loved us. It's a sacrificial, selfless love that looks out for the other's best interest.
19. Ephesians 5:2 – Walk in the Way of Love
"And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us…"
In this verse, to walk in love is to live a life modeled after Christ's sacrificial love, being ready to put others before ourselves.
20. Proverbs 17:17 – A Friend Loves at All Times
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."
True friendship is tested and proven in times of adversity. This verse speaks to the enduring nature of love in friendships.
21. Galatians 6:2 – Carry Each Other’s Burdens
"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ."
Loving others often means being there to help carry their burdens, offering support and understanding in their times of need.
22. 1 John 3:18 – Love with Actions
"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
Love is more than just words and is demonstrated through our actions and our honesty.
23. Proverbs 3:3 – Let Love and Faithfulness Never Leave You
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."
Love and faithfulness are qualities to hold close and cherish, guiding our interactions and relationships.
24. Philippians 2:3 – Value Others Above Yourselves
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."
In a culture that often promotes self-interest, this verse calls us to a different path – one of humility and valuing others.
25. Romans 13:8 – Owe Nothing but Love
"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another…"
The concept of love as a 'debt' that is never fully repaid is interesting. It suggests a continuous commitment to loving others.
26. 1 John 4:20-21 – Love for God and Brother
"Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister."
Our love for God is intertwined with our love for others. This verse challenges us to examine our hearts and our relationships.
27. Matthew 5:44 – Love Your Enemies
"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
Jesus' call to love our enemies is one of the most challenging yet transformative aspects of Christian love.
28. Proverbs 21:21 – Pursue Righteousness and Love
"Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor."
Pursuing love isn't just a moral choice, it's also a path to a fulfilling and honorable life.
29. Luke 10:27 – Love with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind
"He answered, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
This verse captures the essence of Christian living – loving God fully and extending that love to others.
30. John 15:17 – Jesus' Command to Love
"This is my command: Love each other."
Jesus' simple yet profound command stands out: just love each other.
31. Romans 12:9 – Love Must Be Sincere
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."
Sincere love is authentic and pure, always seeking the good in others and in situations.
32. 1 John 3:16 – Laying Down Our Lives for Others
"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters."
This verse shows us the ultimate example of love in Jesus and challenges us to emulate that selflessness.
33. Colossians 3:14 – Love Binds Them All Together
"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
Love is the glue that holds all virtues together, creating harmony and unity.
34. 1 John 4:16 – God is Love
"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."
This final verse brings us full circle, anchoring us in the truth that God is love and when we live in love, we live in God.
Embracing Love in Our Lives
Through these 34 verses, we’ve seen a display of love as depicted in the Bible. From loving our neighbors to our enemies, the call to love is clear and profound. It’s more than just words, it means actions and attitudes that reflect the heart of God.
How do these verses inspire you to love others in your daily life? Please share your experiences and thoughts and let's continue to encourage each other in our journey of love!
