Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and affection, finds profound resonance in the timeless verses of the Bible that articulate the boundless love of God for humanity. As couples exchange tokens of love, it is fitting to explore the sacred scriptures that encapsulate the divine essence of love.
Join us on this journey through the verses that illuminate the spiritual significance of Valentine’s Day and magnify the eternal love embedded in the sacred pages of the Bible.
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Valentine’s Day Bible Verses About God’s Love For Us
These verses serve as a poignant reminder of the ultimate source of love, offering solace and inspiration to individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the profound and enduring love that God shower upon us.
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. 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.”
4. 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.”
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. Jeremiah 31:3
“The Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with everlasting love; therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you.”
7. Psalm 136:26
“Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
8. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
9. Romans 5:8
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
10. 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.”
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11. Psalm 103:8
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”
12. 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.”
13. 1 John 4:19
“We love because he first loved us.”
14. Romans 13:10
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.”
15. 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.”
16. 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.”
17. Song of Solomon 8:6-7
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord.”
18. Colossians 3:14
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
19. 1 Corinthians 13:13
“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
20. Psalm 36:7
“How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.”
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21. 1 Corinthians 8:3
“But if anyone loves God, he is known by God.”
22. Psalm 63:3
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.”
23. Romans 12:9
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.”
24. Proverbs 8:17
“I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.”
25. Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law.”
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. Matthew 22:37-39
“And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
28. 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.”
29. Colossians 3:19
“Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.”
30. 1 John 4:11
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
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31. 1 John 4:10
“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.”
32. Psalm 117:2
“For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!”
33. Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
34. Ephesians 5:2
“And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
35. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
36. 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.”
37. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
38. Psalm 145:9
“The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.”
39. John 15:13
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
40. 1 Peter 1:22
“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart.”
Love Beyond Measure
41. Psalm 86:15
“But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.”
42. Romans 5:5
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”
43. 1 John 3:16
“By this, we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”
44. 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.”
45. 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.”
46. 1 John 4:12
“No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.”
47. 1 John 4:21
“And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.”
48. 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.”
49. Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
50. Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
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51. 1 John 4:8
“Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
52. Romans 13:10
“Love does not harm a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
53. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
54. Romans 12:10
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
55. Matthew 5:44
“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
56. 1 Corinthians 10:31
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
57. Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
58. 1 Peter 3:8
“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”
59. 1 Corinthians 13:2
“If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.”
60. Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
Conclusion
As the echoes of Valentine’s Day fade away, the resounding words of the Bible linger, leaving us with a timeless understanding of love. These verses transcend the temporal expressions of affection, inviting us to contemplate a love that surpasses human comprehension. Through every chapter and verse, the Bible paints a portrait of a God who is the epitome of love—a love that knows no bounds, forgives endlessly, and seeks to embrace every soul.
May these scriptures continue to resonate in our hearts, guiding us not only on Valentine’s Day but in every season of life, reminding us that we are cherished beyond measure by the Divine. As we reflect on these verses, may the love they convey be a source of comfort, strength, and inspiration throughout our journey of faith.
