Communication is a cornerstone of any strong relationship, whether it’s with a spouse, family member, or friend. Misunderstandings or unkind words can create barriers, but the Bible teaches us how to speak with love, kindness, and understanding. Today, we’ll look at Scripture to find guidance for nurturing healthy communication in all our relationships.
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Bible Verses About Communication In A Relationship
Proverbs 18:21 – Our words have the power to shape relationships
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:21
Ephesians 4:29 – Let our words build others up
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” – Ephesians 4:29
James 1:19 – Listening is as important as speaking
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19
Colossians 4:6 – Our speech should be gracious
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” – Colossians 4:6
Proverbs 25:11 – Timely words are like precious gifts
“Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.” – Proverbs 25:11
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encouragement strengthens bonds
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Proverbs 12:18 – Careless words can wound
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” – Proverbs 12:18
Ephesians 4:15 – We are called to speak the truth in love
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” – Ephesians 4:15
Proverbs 16:24 – Pleasant words are a source of joy
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” – Proverbs 16:24
Matthew 12:34 – Our words reflect our heart
“For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” – Matthew 12:34
Philippians 2:14 – Avoid complaining to maintain harmony
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing.” – Philippians 2:14
1 Peter 3:9 – Respond kindly in conflict
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9
Proverbs 10:19 – Too many words can lead to trouble
“Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.” – Proverbs 10:19
Romans 14:19 – Pursue peace through communication
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” – Romans 14:19
Proverbs 29:20 – Caution in speech is wise
“Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.” – Proverbs 29:20
Matthew 5:37 – Honesty should characterize our words
“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” – Matthew 5:37
Psalm 19:14 – Seek God’s guidance for our words
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” – Psalm 19:14
Galatians 5:22-23 – Kindness is a 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
Proverbs 15:1 – Gentle responses diffuse anger
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Acts 20:35 – Emphasizing generosity through words
“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
1 Corinthians 13:1 – Love is the essence of our communication
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” – 1 Corinthians 13:1
2 Timothy 2:23 – Avoid foolish arguments while communicating
“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.” – 2 Timothy 2:23
1 John 4:19 – Our capacity to love influences our words
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
John 13:34 – Commanded to love one another
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34
Psalm 141:3 – Guarding our lips is crucial
“Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” – Psalm 141:3
2 Corinthians 5:20 – We are ambassadors for Christ
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20
Luke 6:45 – Goodness from the heart emerges in words
“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart.” – Luke 6:45