Scripture About Bible passages about love

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5 Bible Verses

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Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 • KJV

This passage provides the most comprehensive biblical description of love, detailing its characteristics and qualities. It emphasizes that true love is patient, kind, selfless, and enduring, focusing on understanding and supporting others.

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Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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John 15:13 • KJV

This verse defines the ultimate expression of love as self-sacrifice. It highlights that genuine love is not just a feeling, but a profound commitment that is willing to give everything, even one's life, for others.

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He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

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1 John 4:8 • KJV

This powerful verse connects love directly with God's nature, suggesting that love is not just an emotion but a fundamental divine characteristic. It implies that understanding and practicing love is essential to knowing God.

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Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

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Romans 13:10 • KJV

This verse emphasizes that love is the core principle of moral and ethical behavior. It suggests that when one truly loves, they naturally avoid harming others and fulfill the deeper intent of moral and religious guidelines.

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And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God.

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Ephesians 5:2 • KJV

This verse calls believers to model their love after Christ's sacrificial love. It presents love as an active, deliberate way of living that mirrors Jesus' example of selfless giving.

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