100+ Powerful Bible Quotes About Loving Others – Inspiring Scriptures for Daily Life

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. — John 15:13

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. — 1 John 3:16

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. — 1 John 3:18

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. — Philippians 2:4

And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. — Ephesians 5:2

We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. — 1 John 3:16 (NASB)

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. — Mark 10:45

By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. — 1 John 3:16 (ESV)

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. — John 13:34

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8

Love your neighbor as yourself. — Leviticus 19:18

Do to others as you would have them do to you. — Luke 6:31

He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? — Micah 6:8

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. — Romans 13:8

The commandments… are summed up in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ — Romans 13:9

If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. — 1 Corinthians 13:3

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. — Romans 12:16

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12

Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. — 1 John 4:20

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. — Galatians 5:13

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. — Colossians 3:14

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. — 1 Corinthians 13:4

Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. — 1 Corinthians 13:7

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. — 1 Peter 4:8

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. — Proverbs 3:3

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18

We love because he first loved us. — 1 John 4:19

Let your love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. — Romans 12:9

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. — 1 Corinthians 13:13

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:7

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 8:38–39

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. — John 15:9

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. — Jeremiah 31:3

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. — Colossians 3:13

Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. — Luke 11:4

If you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. — Matthew 6:15

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” — Matthew 18:21–22

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:31–32

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — Matthew 6:14

Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” — Genesis 4:6–7

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. — Luke 6:37

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” — Luke 23:34

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. — Mark 11:25

In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. — Ephesians 4:26–27

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another… — Colossians 3:12–13

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12

A man of great wealth may be bought with a gift, but a poor man hears harsh words. — Proverbs 18:23

Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. — James 2:12–13

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. — Matthew 7:12

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. — Proverbs 29:7

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. — Isaiah 1:17

Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? — Isaiah 58:6

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. — Luke 6:35

Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. — Proverbs 16:24

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. — Colossians 4:6

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. — Matthew 5:44

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. — Romans 12:17

If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. — Romans 12:20

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. — Romans 12:14

Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High. — Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. — Luke 6:35 (NASB)

Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. — Romans 12:19

Overcome evil with good. — Romans 12:21

If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. — Romans 12:18

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you. — Luke 6:27

When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. — 1 Peter 2:23

You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. — Matthew 5:38–39

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. — Romans 12:10

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. — Romans 12:9

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. — Acts 4:32

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! — Psalm 133:1

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. — Romans 15:7

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. — Ephesians 4:3

Let brotherly love continue. — Hebrews 13:1

Now about brotherly love we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. — 1 Thessalonians 4:9

So we who are many are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. — Romans 12:5

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. — John 15:12

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. — Hebrews 12:15

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. — Philippians 2:3

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. — Philippians 2:4

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. — Proverbs 22:4

God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. — James 4:6

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. — James 4:10

Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” — 1 Peter 5:5

Walk worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. — Ephesians 4:2

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. — James 1:19

True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. — C.S. Lewis (inspired by Phil. 2:3–4)

Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you.” — Matthew 20:25–26

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. — Matthew 16:25

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? — 1 John 3:17

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. — James 1:27

Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. — 1 John 3:18

Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. — James 2:17

Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. — Matthew 25:40

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. — Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. — Romans 12:13 (ESV)

Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. — Proverbs 31:8–9

Look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. — Philippians 2:4

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people. — Ephesians 6:7

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. — Hebrews 10:24

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. — Ephesians 4:3

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called. — Ephesians 4:4

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! — Psalm 133:1

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. — Romans 15:7

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. — Ephesians 4:2

Agree with one another, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. — 2 Corinthians 13:11

Let all that you do be done in love. — 1 Corinthians 16:14

Over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. — Colossians 3:14

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. — Romans 15:5

That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. — John 17:21

Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. — Ephesians 4:3 (KJV)

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. — Romans 12:16