Bible Verses for Valentine's Day Cards

"We love him, because he first loved us."

Why this works: Our love for each other is rooted in God's prior love — the deepest Valentine.

"Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it."

Why this works: Love's indestructible nature — nothing can overcome true love.

"My beloved is mine, and I am his."

Why this works: Mutual belonging — simple and beautiful for a Valentine.

"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself."

Why this works: The love chapter — God's definition of the love we celebrate.

"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."

Why this works: Love as the greatest virtue — elevated and eternal.

"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it."

Why this works: Sacrificial love modeled on Christ — the highest standard for Valentine's Day.

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."

Why this works: Celebrating a beloved woman's worth — more precious than any jewel.

"Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee."

Why this works: Pure admiration and acceptance — seeing your beloved as entirely beautiful.

"Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law."

Why this works: Love fulfills everything — the comprehensive Valentine statement.

"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness."

Why this works: Love as the bond that perfects the relationship — binding two hearts.

"And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."

Why this works: Fervent love — passionate and forgiving, the kind that lasts.

"My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away."

Why this works: An invitation of love — tender, romantic, and full of anticipation.