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 depicts the deep, sacrificial love between Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi. Ruth's commitment demonstrates selfless love that transcends family ties and personal comfort.
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.
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Song of Solomon 8:7KJV
This verse beautifully illustrates the powerful and enduring nature of true love. It suggests that genuine love is stronger than any external challenge and cannot be bought or diminished.
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 13:4-7KJV
This famous passage defines love's characteristics, describing it as patient, kind, and selfless. It provides a comprehensive definition of love that goes beyond romantic feelings to encompass deeper spiritual and interpersonal connections.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
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John 15:13KJV
Jesus describes the ultimate expression of love as self-sacrifice. This verse highlights love's most profound manifestation - willingness to give everything for others.
And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
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Genesis 29:18KJV
This verse illustrates romantic love's depth through Jacob's willingness to work seven years to marry Rachel. It demonstrates love's ability to motivate extraordinary commitment and patience.

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