My first thought for doing a post on Scriptures On Love was that I didn’t want it to be another cheesy Valentine reference for love. However, I certainly desired to encourage and share the ultimate gift of love from our Heavenly Father during this Love Month.
So rest assured, this is full of powerful scriptures that you can meditate on this month and forever!
It did not take long at all for my heart to be overwhelmed as I was going through these scriptures on love. I know it will do the same for you!
Scriptures On Love
Likely two of the most recognized scriptures on love are from 1 John and 1 Corinthians. 1 John 4:7 tells us, “God is love.”
He is the source of love. Over and over throughout scripture, we’re told of God’s “unfailing love”. His love does not fail.
Love that never fails. This leads us to our next passage:
Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV)
With these two scriptures alone, we’re set the framework that God is love and His love never fails. As God’s created beings, He’s put into our very makeup a deep desire and longing that only He can fill!
Do you know what our deepest longings and desires of our hearts are?
I’ll let Proverbs 19:22a (NIV) answer that one: What a person desires is unfailing love. Proverbs 19:22a (NIV)
The scriptures on love you are about to read will be set up in this way:
We desire unfailing love. —>>> God IS unfailing love.
What is God’s definition of love?
The most known scriptures on love that defines love are from 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
The Life Application Study Bible concordance explains love in this way: The ultimate expression of God’s loyalty, purity, and mercy extended toward his people – to be reflected in human relationships of brother concern, marital fidelity, and adoration of God.
We desire unfailing love; God gives unfailing love; and through Jesus Christ, we are able to reflect His love to others.
God’s love for us was lavished upon us by the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior and ask Him to forgive us from our sins, we are filled with the Holy Spirit. He gives us the power to love and reflect God’s love. (1 John 4:9-19)
Bible Verses about loving others
Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:14
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
If we try to love on our own and through our own strength (without the Holy Spirit) it is burdensome, exhausting, weighted, and pretty much impossible especially if the other party is very difficult!
God gives us the power to love (Romans 5:5, 8:9). This does not mean it is always easy, but that it is possible to love even those that are difficult because of the Holy Spirit within us!
For some, this may be rudimentary in thought, especially with those who have tons of bible knowledge and church background. However, this is definitely not a simple idea.
This is TRUTH, and it’s glorious and wonderful!
God loved us even when we were most difficult, lost to sin, and without hope, yet He sacrificed His Son to bring us to Himself.
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It is this very love that we have within us to give to others and emulate through His Spirit – even the hard and difficult.
This truth is one that needs to be rooted deep, deep down in our hearts.
Also, love is a fruit of the Spirit within us. When we’re walking with the Spirit, not only is love a by-product, but also joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22).
This fuels my soul to consider! The wildly gracious Giver gives us SO much when we yield ourselves to Him. We’re lavished by the goodness of God!
I say all this at the beginning because it’s so important to understand that it initiates with God. He is our Source. If He’s not the Source, it’s an endless cycle of frustration, letdown, and likely, bitterness.
If you’d like more information on the power of Christ within you and who you are in Christ, read Who Am I? and Are You Embracing Your Identity in Christ.
Also, be sure to download the beautiful and FREE Love Bookmarks at the bottom of this post.
Scriptures on Love and Unity
All scriptures on love references are from the New Living Translation unless otherwise noted.
But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. Deuteronomy 5:10
The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling. Psalm 21:7
Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Psalm 36:5
The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23
For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. Zephaniah 3:17
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. ..You are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you. Isaiah 43:2
You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. This is my command: Love each other. John 15:15-16
Bible Verses About God’s Unconditional Love
For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. Psalm 86:5
Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me. Psalm 66:20
See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! 1 John 3:1
We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. 1 John 4:16
Scriptures on Love: Reflecting God’s Love
Those who are wise will take all this to heart; they will see in our history the faithful love of the LORD. Psalm 107:43
This is my command: Love each other. John 15:17
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14
Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend. John 15:12-13
This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Romans 12:9
Scriptures on Love: Prayer
And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ though it is too great to understand fully. Ephesians 3:18-19a
May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
My prayer echos Paul’s:
May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Wherever you find yourself today, I pray you know the unfailing love of God. For further reading check out this great article here.
I’ve referenced this before, but I always love the way Rich Mullins described it: The reckless, raging fury they call the love of God.
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For further and deeper study, read the book of Ephesians in your bible. It’s only six chapters and can easily be read in less than a week by reading a chapter a day! Reading the bible is invaluable. Friend, I pray you know the Father’s love and your full identity in Christ!
Call to Action:
Praise God for His unfailing love! Share His love with others today.
How to Print and Use the Love Bookmarks
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I “love” this, Erin! These are beautiful reminders of God’s love and so practical too! Pinning for sure!
I’m so glad you stopped by, Beth! Thank you for your kind word and for sharing!!