“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
Bible Verses About Agape Love
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – Love is patient and kind
“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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Romans 5:8 – God demonstrating His love
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
John 15:13 – Greater love has no one
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13
Colossians 3:14 – Above all virtue
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” – Colossians 3:14
Luke 6:31 – Golden Rule of love
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
1 John 4:7 – Love comes from God
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.” – 1 John 4:7
1 Peter 4:8 – Love covers all wrongs
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
Galatians 5:22-23 – The fruit of the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” – Galatians 5:22-23
1 John 3:18 – Love in actions
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
Ephesians 4:2 – Love through humility
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2
Matthew 22:37-39 – Greatest commandments
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Matthew 22:37-39
Romans 13:10 – Love fulfills the law
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” – Romans 13:10
Mark 12:31 – Love your neighbor
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” – Mark 12:31
Philippians 1:9 – Love that abounds
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.” – Philippians 1:9
John 13:34 – New commandment of love
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34
Revelation 2:4 – Returning to your first love
“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” – Revelation 2:4
2 Thessalonians 3:5 – Directing hearts to God
“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Ephesians 3:17-19 – Rooted and established in love
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” – Ephesians 3:17-19
1 John 4:9-10 – Love revealed through Christ
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” – 1 John 4:9-10
Matthew 5:44 – Loving our enemies
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:44
1 Thessalonians 4:9 – Love for one another
“Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:9
1 Timothy 1:5 – Love from a pure heart
“The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” – 1 Timothy 1:5
Hebrews 13:1 – Let love continue
“Let mutual love continue.” – Hebrews 13:1
1 John 4:16 – God is love
“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in them.” – 1 John 4:16
Psalm 136:1 – His love endures forever
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1
John 3:16 – God’s love for the world
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Acts 20:35 – More blessed to give
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35
Isaiah 54:10 – Unfailing love
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” – Isaiah 54:10
Final Thoughts
Agape love is a profound concept that is about more than just feelings; it’s about action and choice. It calls us to be patient, kind, and selfless in our relationships with others. We’ve explored many scriptures that highlight the essence of this unconditional love. As followers of Christ, we are encouraged to embody these principles in our daily lives. When we embrace agape love, we reflect God’s own love for us, which is a beautiful thing to share with the world.
Let’s strive to love more deeply, as love is what truly binds us together. As we navigate life’s challenges, remembering these verses can inspire us to act in love, compassion, and kindness toward one another. If you’re interested in exploring more topics related to faith, check out this site or delve into verses about Jesus’ sacrifice. Each topic can help guide us in our spiritual journeys and enrich our understanding of God’s love.