1 Corinthians 13:13
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
KJV · Context: 1 Corinthians 13. Open the Bible reader
Scripture for your day · Love
Bible verses about love.
These passages connect love received from God with love expressed toward others. John records Jesus speaking to his disciples, and Paul writes about life within a community. In 1 Corinthians 13, the KJV uses “charity” for love. Reading the whole chapter reveals its patient, generous character and the place it holds alongside faith and hope.
King James Version
Four passages on love
1 John 4:19
We love him, because he first loved us.
KJV · Context: 1 John 4. Open the Bible reader
John 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.
KJV · Context: John 13. Open the Bible reader
Romans 12:9
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
KJV · Context: Romans 12. Open the Bible reader
A moment to reflect
Stay with a word.
Love is described here as a response, a command, and a way of relating to others. Which description invites further thought? Consider how the surrounding chapters give practical shape to words that can otherwise feel familiar or abstract.
Read the surrounding passage.
Open the Bible reader, then choose the book and chapter named above to explore each verse in context.
Scripture quotations: King James Version (KJV), public domain.