5 Bible Verses

And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.
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Ruth 1:16-17KJV
This passage demonstrates profound kindness and loyalty, as Ruth shows incredible compassion and commitment to her mother-in-law Naomi after losing their husbands. Her selfless love is a powerful example of kindness that transcends personal loss and cultural boundaries.
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
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Luke 10:33-35KJV
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a quintessential story of kindness, showing compassion to a stranger regardless of cultural differences. The Samaritan goes above and beyond to help an injured man, providing medical care, transportation, and financial support, exemplifying true neighborly love.
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
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Proverbs 19:22KJV
This verse highlights the importance of kindness as a core human virtue. It suggests that true character is revealed through one's capacity for compassion and kindness, valuing these qualities above material wealth or deception.
For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
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Matthew 25:35-36KJV
Jesus teaches about the profound spiritual significance of showing kindness to those in need. These verses demonstrate that acts of compassion towards the vulnerable are not just charitable actions, but are considered direct service to God himself.
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
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Ephesians 4:32KJV
This verse provides a direct instruction for Christians to practice kindness and forgiveness. It connects human kindness to God's own forgiveness, suggesting that our capacity to show mercy is rooted in the grace we have received.

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