5 Bible Verses

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 is the most comprehensive biblical description of love, detailing how true love behaves. It describes love as patient, kind, selfless, and enduring, emphasizing love's transformative and unconditional nature.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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John 3:16KJV
This verse demonstrates God's ultimate love for humanity, showing love as a sacrificial act of giving. It reveals love as an unconditional and redemptive force that seeks reconciliation and eternal connection.
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
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1 John 4:8KJV
This powerful verse defines love itself as a divine characteristic, suggesting that God's very essence is love. It implies that understanding and practicing love is fundamental to knowing and experiencing God.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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Romans 5:8KJV
This verse illustrates love's most profound quality - loving without condition or merit. It shows love as an action that reaches out even when the recipient is undeserving, reflecting God's unconditional love.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
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Ephesians 5:25KJV
This verse provides a model for sacrificial love in human relationships, particularly in marriage. It uses Christ's love for the church as the standard for marital love, emphasizing selflessness and commitment.

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