Grayson West
In a world where love is often depicted in countless forms, including literature, few texts rival the Bible’s profound exploration of love. With its rich tapestry of verses spanning various genres and themes, the Bible offers a treasury of timeless wisdom on the essence and expressions of love. From the passionate verses of the Song of Solomon to the tender teachings of Jesus Christ, these scriptures encapsulate the breadth and depth of human affection and divine devotion.
1 Corinthians 13:4
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
John 15:13
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
John 13:34
“Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
Proverbs 3:3
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.”
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
Song of Solomon 3:4
“I have found the one whom my soul loves.”
1 Corinthians 13:6
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.”
Song of Solomon 8:7
“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.”
John 15:12
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
Ephesians 4:2
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
1 John 4:18
“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 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
Romans 12:9-10
“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.”
Luke 6:27
“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.”
John 15:9
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.”
Romans 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
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