6 Bible Verses

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 commandment to show kindness to others. It connects kindness with forgiveness and points to God's example of grace and mercy towards humanity.
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 value of kindness as a desirable human trait. It suggests that genuine kindness is more important than social status or wealth.
And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen.
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Ruth 2:20KJV
This verse demonstrates kindness as a form of loyalty and compassion. It shows how acts of kindness can provide hope and support to those in difficult circumstances.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
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Galatians 5:22-23KJV
While not explicitly using the word 'kindness', these verses describe the spiritual qualities that include gentleness and goodness, which are closely related to kindness.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
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Colossians 3:12KJV
This verse directly mentions kindness as a virtue Christians should cultivate. It portrays kindness as a spiritual garment that believers should wear, indicating its importance in Christian character.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
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Proverbs 31:26KJV
This verse describes an ideal person whose speech is characterized by wisdom and kindness. It suggests that true kindness should be reflected not just in actions, but also in words.

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