“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
1 Corinthians 13:4
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Bible Verses About Kindness
Kindness is a hallmark of the Christian life, a fruit of the Spirit that reflects God's own character. The Bible is filled with examples and commands to show kindness to others, even to our enemies. These Bible verses about kindness inspire us to live generously, speak gently, and treat every person as someone made in the image of God.
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13+ Bible Verses About Kindness
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“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you.”
Matthew 5:44
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“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39
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“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”
Romans 12:10
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“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.”
Galatians 5:22
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“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
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“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering.”
Colossians 3:12
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“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.”
Isaiah 1:17
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“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.”
Psalm 82:3
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“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:21
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“Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Why Read Bible Verses About Kindness?
Ephesians 4:32 instructs us to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. Proverbs 11:17 says a kind person benefits themselves. Micah 6:8 lists lovingkindness as one of three things God requires. These verses show that kindness is not weakness but strength expressed through love.
How to Apply These Bible Verses About Kindness in Daily Life
Practice one intentional act of kindness each day. Speak encouraging words to those around you. Follow Ephesians 4:32 by forgiving freely. Show kindness to strangers and enemies alike, as Jesus commanded in Luke 6:35. Teach children the value of kindness through Scripture and example.
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