Valentine’s Day, often associated with romantic love, offers a unique opportunity to reflect on a love that transcends human comprehension—the boundless love of God. In this exploration of biblical verses for Valentine’s Day, we look into the scriptures that illuminate the divine affection that surpasses all understanding.
As we embark on this journey through the sacred texts, we invite you to discover the profound depth of God’s love and find solace in the timeless truths that speak to the heart of Valentine’s celebration.
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Bible Verse About God’s Love For Valentine’s Day
These verses not only resonate with the spirit of love celebrated on this day but also serve as a source of inspiration, reminding us of a love that is unwavering, unconditional, and eternal.
1. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
2. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
3. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
4. 1 John 4:16
“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and anyone who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in them.”
5. Ephesians 3:17-19
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have the strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
6. Psalm 86:15
“But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”
7. Jeremiah 31:3
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued my faithfulness to you.”
8. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
9. Deuteronomy 7:9
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”
10. Lamentations 3:22-23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
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11. 1 John 4:8
“Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
12. Romans 5:8
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
13. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
14. Psalm 136:26
“Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
15. 1 John 4:19
“We love because he first loved us.”
16. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
17. Ephesians 2:4-5
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”
18. 1 Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
19. Jeremiah 31:3
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued my faithfulness to you.”
20. John 15:9
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.”
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21. Psalm 103:8
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”
22. 1 Corinthians 13:13
“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
23. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
24. Lamentations 3:22-23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
25. Ephesians 5:1-2
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
26. 1 John 4:7
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”
27. Psalm 86:15
“But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”
28. Deuteronomy 7:9
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”
29. 1 John 4:16
“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and anyone who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in them.”
30. Psalm 145:8
“The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”
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31. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
32. 1 John 4:11
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
33. Ephesians 3:17-19
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
34. Colossians 3:14
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
35. 1 John 4:16
“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and anyone who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in them.”
36. 1 Peter 3:8
“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”
37. John 13:34-35
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
38. Romans 12:10
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
39. 1 Thessalonians 3:12
“And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you.”
40. Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Exploring the Depths of God’s Love through Scripture on Valentine’s Day
41. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
42. 1 John 4:9-10
“In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
43. Psalm 103:8
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”
44. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
45. 1 John 4:7
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”
46. Psalm 23:6
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
47. Isaiah 43:4
“Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life.”
48. 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”
49. Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
50. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Conclusion
In the shade of Valentine’s Day, where expressions of love abound, the scriptures stand as an enduring testament to a love that goes beyond the temporal and the human. The verses we’ve explored reveal a divine affection that is steadfast, merciful, and all-encompassing.
As we conclude this exploration of Bible verses for Valentine’s Day, may these words continue to resonate in our hearts, reminding us that God’s love is the ultimate foundation upon which all other forms of love find their meaning. Let the essence of these verses linger, shaping our understanding of love not just on this special day but in every facet of our lives. May the timeless truths revealed in the scriptures be a source of comfort, inspiration, and a constant reminder of the immeasurable love that surrounds us.
