100+ Bible Quotes on Kindness to Inspire Your Heart and Mind

The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. — Psalm 103:8

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:22–23

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. — Psalm 136:1

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. — Psalm 23:6

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. — Psalm 86:15

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

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. — Jeremiah 29:11

The earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord. — Psalm 33:5

Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. — Hebrews 4:16

Your kindness, O Lord, reaches to the heavens; your faithfulness stretches beyond the clouds. — Psalm 36:5

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. — Psalm 34:8

The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all that he has made. — Psalm 145:9

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. — Galatians 5:22

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

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. — Colossians 4:6

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

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

And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. — Colossians 3:14

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. — Ephesians 4:31

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. — Ephesians 5:2

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. — Philippians 2:3

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. — Matthew 5:16

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

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. — Proverbs 3:27

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. — Proverbs 19:17

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

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

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

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak. — Acts 20:35

When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors… but when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind. — Luke 14:12–13

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

Always be prepared to help others when you see a need. — Proverbs 27:10

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. — Proverbs 31:8

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

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. — Luke 6:35

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

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

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

If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. — Luke 6:29

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in everyone's sight. — Romans 12:17

Overcome evil with good. — Romans 12:21

You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies. — Matthew 5:43–44

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

See to it that no one repays wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. — 1 Thessalonians 5:15

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

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

The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. — Proverbs 15:4

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. — Proverbs 15:1

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion. — Ephesians 4:29

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. — Proverbs 16:24

Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. — Proverbs 12:25

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. — Proverbs 13:3

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words increase learning. — Proverbs 16:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. — Proverbs 18:21

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

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. — Proverbs 15:1

No good comes from a corrupt mouth, but the wise hold back their words. — Proverbs 10:19

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

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

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. — Ephesians 6:4

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. — Ephesians 5:25

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. — Ephesians 5:22

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — Ephesians 6:1

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. — Ephesians 4:31

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

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. — Romans 12:15

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

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

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

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. — Matthew 5:7

For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. — James 2:13

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

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. — Psalm 145:8

Show mercy and compassion to one another. — Zechariah 7:9

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. — Hebrews 4:16

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings. — Hosea 6:6

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, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. — Luke 6:35

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. — Psalm 103:13

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. — Psalm 103:8

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. — Micah 7:18

He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. — Titus 3:5

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. — John 16:33

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. — Romans 8:28

So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?' — Hebrews 13:6

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. — Matthew 5:4

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. — Matthew 11:28

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. — Psalm 145:18

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. — John 14:27

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. — Isaiah 43:2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. — Ephesians 4:26

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9

Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. — Proverbs 17:9

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. — Proverbs 10:12

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

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

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

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. — 1 Peter 4:10

Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. — Hebrews 3:13

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles. — 2 Corinthians 1:3–4

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. — Romans 15:13

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. — Ecclesiastes 4:9

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

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

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom. — Colossians 3:16

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. — Ephesians 5:19

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9