While the Bible doesn’t explicitly address the concept of finding romantic love in the modern sense, it does provide guidance on love in various forms. Here are twenty Bible verses that speak to the theme of love:
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“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 John 4:7
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
John 15:12
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
1 John 4:8
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
Ephesians 4:2-3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Romans 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Song of Solomon 8:7
“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.”
Mark 12:31
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Romans 12:9
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.”
Matthew 22:37-39
“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.’”
John 13:34-35
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
1 John 4:18
“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.”
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
Matthew 5:43-44
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
These verses highlight the importance of love in relationships, both with others and with God, and provide guidance on how to cultivate love in our lives.
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