Scripture About Bible teachings on 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 a comprehensive definition of love, describing it as patient, kind, selfless, and enduring. It emphasizes that true love is not about personal gain but about caring for and supporting others unconditionally.

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This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

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John 15:12 • KJV

Jesus directly commands his followers to love each other with the same depth and selflessness that he has shown. This verse highlights love as a fundamental Christian principle and a direct instruction from Christ.

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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 verse reveals the essential nature of God as love itself. It suggests that understanding and practicing love is fundamental to knowing and experiencing 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 explains that love is the ultimate expression of following God's commandments, emphasizing that genuine love naturally leads to treating others with respect and kindness.

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And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

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Matthew 22:39 • KJV

Jesus identifies loving one's neighbor as the second greatest commandment, highlighting the importance of extending love beyond one's immediate circle to all people.

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