Scripture Collection · King James Version
Bible Verses About Love
Love is at the very heart of the Christian faith, and the Bible has more to say about it than almost any other subject. These Bible verses about love gather some of Scripture’s most powerful passages in one place — from God’s sacrificial love for us to the way we are called to love one another. Whether you are preparing a wedding reading, encouraging a friend, or simply want to grow in love, these verses are a wonderful place to begin.
Read them slowly, let them sink in, and notice how often the Bible ties love not just to feeling but to action. Scripture describes love as patient and kind, as laying down our lives for others, and above all as flowing from God, who is love. Bookmark this page and return to these verses about love whenever your heart needs a reminder of how deeply you are loved.
16 verses below · King James Version (KJV), public domain
01John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
021 Corinthians 13:4
“Charity suffereth long, {and} is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, {vaunteth…: or, is not rash}”
031 Corinthians 13:13
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these {is} charity.”
041 John 4:7
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. {is born: Gr. has been born}”
051 John 4:8
“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
061 John 4:19
“We love him, because he first loved us.”
07Romans 5:8
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
08John 15:13
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
091 Peter 4:8
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. {shall: or, will}”
10Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
11Colossians 3:14
“And above all these things {put on} charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
12Ephesians 4:2
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
13Romans 13:8
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
14John 13:34
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
15Song of Solomon 8:7
“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if {a} man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.”
16Matthew 22:37
“This is the first and great commandment.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about what the Bible teaches about love.
What does the Bible say about love?
The Bible teaches that love comes from God and that God Himself is love (1 John 4:8). It describes real love as patient, kind, humble, and self-giving rather than merely a passing emotion. Above all, Scripture points to the cross as the ultimate picture of love, where Christ gave His life for us.
What is the most famous Bible verse about love?
John 3:16 is likely the best known, describing how God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. For love between people, 1 Corinthians 13 is the most quoted passage, often read at weddings. Both passages show that biblical love is defined by sacrifice and commitment, not just affection.
What does 1 Corinthians 13 teach about love?
1 Corinthians 13, often called the “love chapter,” describes what genuine love looks like in practice. It says love is patient and kind, and that it is not envious, proud, or easily angered. Paul concludes that faith, hope, and love remain, but the greatest of these is love.
What Bible verses about love are good for a wedding?
1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Colossians 3:14, and Song of Solomon 8:7 are popular wedding readings. They speak to patience, unity, and a love that many waters cannot quench. Couples often choose these verses to express the kind of steadfast, God-centered love they hope to build together.
How does the Bible say we should love others?
Jesus gave a new commandment that we love one another as He has loved us (John 13:34). Scripture calls us to love our neighbors, forgive freely, and even love our enemies. This kind of love is shown not only in words but in patient, kind, and sacrificial actions.
Why is love so important in Christianity?
Jesus said the greatest commandments are to love God with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-39). Love is described as the bond that ties all other virtues together (Colossians 3:14). Because God first loved us, love becomes both the motive and the mark of a follower of Christ.
“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19 (KJV)