Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Love"
The Bible defines love not as a feeling but as a sacrificial choice — modeled perfectly by God's gift of His Son.
The Bible defines love not as a feeling but as a sacrificial choice — modeled perfectly by God's gift of His Son.
"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." — 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Love?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love."
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
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