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15 Bible Verses About Love and Forgiveness

The 15 most-voted scriptures about Love and Forgiveness, from 9 books (Romans, Luke, 1 Corinthians and 6 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

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Colossians 3:12–14

BSB

12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

Overview

Forgiving one another comes first among the verses that readers of OpenBible linked to love and forgiveness, followed by love and by God's love and forgiveness; the three groups are described below with their references.

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Colossians 3:12–14, with 3:13 on its own, tells its readers to bear with one another, to forgive as the Lord forgave them, and to put on love over all these virtues. Ephesians 4:32 tells its readers to forgive each other just as in Christ God forgave them. In Luke 6:37 Jesus tells His hearers to forgive, and they will be forgiven, and in Mark 11:25 He tells His disciples that when they stand to pray they should forgive, so that their Father in heaven will forgive them.

1 Peter 4:8 tells its readers to love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Corinthians 13:1–13 is Paul's chapter on love, which ends with faith, hope and love, the greatest of these being love (13:13, also on its own). 1 John 4:18 says that perfect love drives out fear, Romans 12:9 that love must be sincere, and in Luke 6:35 Jesus tells His hearers to love their enemies.

The last group speaks of God's love and forgiveness: John 3:16, on God giving His one and only Son; Romans 5:8, where Paul writes that Christ died for him and his readers while they were still sinners; and 1 John 1:9, which says that if its writer and readers confess their sins, He is faithful and just to forgive them. Romans 12:2 is in that group because readers of OpenBible voted for it under this topic.

All 15 verses in vote order
  1. Colossians 3:12–14
  2. 1 Peter 4:8
  3. Luke 6:37
  4. Ephesians 4:32
  5. Colossians 3:13
  6. 1 Corinthians 13:1–13
  7. 1 John 4:18
  8. Mark 11:25
  9. Luke 6:35
  10. John 3:16
  11. Romans 5:8
  12. Romans 12:2
  13. Romans 12:9
  14. 1 Corinthians 13:13
  15. 1 John 1:9

Forgiving one another, in the letters and the Gospels

Colossians 3:12–14

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

KJV

12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

WEB

12Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. 14Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the believers in Colossae; this entry runs from verse 12 to verse 14.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 3:11

Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Colossians 3:12
Ἐνδύσασθε

G1746

Endusasthe

G:V

to put on

οὖν,

G3767

oun

G:CONJ

therefore/then

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

ἐκλεκτοὶ

G1588

eklektoi

G:A

select

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

ἅγιοι

G0040G

hagioi

G:A

holy

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἠγαπημένοι,

G0025

ēgapēmenoi

G:V

to love

σπλάγχνα

G4698

splagchna

G:N-N

affection/entrails

οἰκτιρμοῦ,

G3628

oiktirmou

G:N-M

compassion

χρηστότητα,

G5544

chrēstotēta

G:N-F

kindness

ταπεινοφροσύνην,

G5012

tapeinophrosunēn

G:N-F

humility

πραΰτητα,

G4236

prautēta

G:N-F

gentleness

μακροθυμίαν·

G3115

makrothumian

G:N-F

patience

Colossians 3:13
ἀνεχόμενοι

G0430

anechomenoi

G:V

to endure

ἀλλήλων

G0240

allēlōn

G:C-

one another

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

χαριζόμενοι

G5483

charizomenoi

G:V

to give grace

ἑαυτοῖς

G1438

he'autois

G:F-3

themself

ἐάν

G1437

ean

G:COND

if

τις

G5100

tis

G:X

one

πρός

G4314

pros

G:PREP

to/with

τινα

G5100

tina

G:X

one

ἔχῃ

G2192

echē

G:V

to have/be

μομφήν·

G3437

momphēn

G:N-F

complaint

καθὼς

G2531

kathōs

G:CONJ

as/just as

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

κύριος

G2962G

kurios

G:N-M

lord: God

ἐχαρίσατο

G5483

echarisato

G:V

to give grace

ὑμῖν,

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

οὕτως

G3779

houtōs

G:ADV

thus(-ly)

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὑμεῖς·

G4771

humeis

G:P-2

you

Colossians 3:14
ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

πᾶσιν

G3956

pasin

G:A

all

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

τούτοις

G3778

toutois

G:D

this/he/she/it

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπην,

G0026

agapēn

G:N-F

love

ὅ

G3739

ho

G:R

which

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

σύνδεσμος

G4886

sundesmos

G:N-M

bond(age)

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

τελειότητος.

G5047

teleiotētos

G:N-F

perfection

Related passages

Luke 6:37

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

KJV

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

WEB

Don’t judge, and you won’t be judged. Don’t condemn, and you won’t be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.

Jesus speaking to His disciples on a level place, with a large crowd present.

Context (BSB)

Luke 6:36

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Interlinear (Strong’s)
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

κρίνετε,

G2919

krinete

G:V

to judge

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

κριθῆτε.

G2919

krithēte

G:V

to judge

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

καταδικάζετε,

G2613

katadikazete

G:V

to condemn

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

καταδικασθῆτε.

G2613

katadikasthēte

G:V

to condemn

ἀπολύετε,

G0630G

apoluete

G:V

to release: release

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἀπολυθήσεσθε.

G0630G

apoluthēsesthe

G:V

to release: release

Related passages

Ephesians 4:32

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

KJV

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

WEB

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

From a letter in the name of Paul to the saints in Ephesus; it is the last verse of chapter 4.

Context (BSB)

Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.

Ephesians 5:1

Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
γίνεσθε

G1096

ginesthe

G:V

to be

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ἀλλήλους

G0240

allēlous

G:C-

one another

χρηστοί,

G5543

chrēstoi

G:A

good/kind

εὔσπλαγχνοι,

G2155

eusplagchnoi

G:A

compassionate

χαριζόμενοι

G5483

charizomenoi

G:V

to give grace

ἑαυτοῖς

G1438

he'autois

G:F-3

themself

καθὼς

G2531

kathōs

G:CONJ

as/just as

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

θεὸς

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

ἐχαρίσατο

G5483

echarisato

G:V

to give grace

ὑμῖν.¶

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

Related passages

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Colossians 3:13

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

KJV

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

WEB

bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the believers in Colossae; this entry is verse 13 on its own.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Colossians 3:14

And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ἀνεχόμενοι

G0430

anechomenoi

G:V

to endure

ἀλλήλων

G0240

allēlōn

G:C-

one another

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

χαριζόμενοι

G5483

charizomenoi

G:V

to give grace

ἑαυτοῖς

G1438

he'autois

G:F-3

themself

ἐάν

G1437

ean

G:COND

if

τις

G5100

tis

G:X

one

πρός

G4314

pros

G:PREP

to/with

τινα

G5100

tina

G:X

one

ἔχῃ

G2192

echē

G:V

to have/be

μομφήν·

G3437

momphēn

G:N-F

complaint

καθὼς

G2531

kathōs

G:CONJ

as/just as

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

κύριος

G2962G

kurios

G:N-M

lord: God

ἐχαρίσατο

G5483

echarisato

G:V

to give grace

ὑμῖν,

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

οὕτως

G3779

houtōs

G:ADV

thus(-ly)

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὑμεῖς·

G4771

humeis

G:P-2

you

Related passages

Mark 11:25

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.”

KJV

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

WEB

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

Jesus speaking to His disciples near Jerusalem, the morning after He cursed the fig tree.

Context (BSB)

Mark 11:24

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὅταν

G3752

hotan

G:CONJ

when(-ever)

στήκετε

G4739

stēkete

G:V

to stand

προσευχόμενοι,

G4336

proseuchomenoi

G:V

to pray

ἀφίετε

G0863H

aphiete

G:V

to release: forgive

εἴ

G1487G

ei

G:COND

if

τι

G5100

ti

G:X

one

ἔχετε

G2192

echete

G:V

to have/be

κατά

G2596

kata

G:PREP

according to

τινος

G5100

tinos

G:X

one

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

πατὴρ

G3962

patēr

G:N-M

father

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

οὐρανοῖς

G3772

ouranois

G:N-M

heaven

ἀφῇ

G0863H

aphēa

G:V

to release: forgive

ὑμῖν

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

παραπτώματα

G3900

paraptōmata

G:N-N

trespass

ὑμῶν.

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

Related passages

Love among believers, and love for enemies

1 Peter 4:8

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

KJV

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

WEB

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

From a letter that names its writer as Peter, to believers living as exiles in several provinces.

Context (BSB)

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
πρὸ

G4253

pro

G:PREP

before

πάντων

G3956

pantōn

G:A

all

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ἑαυτοὺς

G1438

he'autous

G:F-3

themself

ἀγάπην

G0026

agapēn

G:N-F

love

ἐκτενῆ

G1618

ektenē

G:A

fervent

ἔχοντες,

G2192

echontes

G:V

to have/be

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

ἀγάπη

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

καλύπτει

G2572

kaluptei

G:V

to cover

πλῆθος

G4128

plēthos

G:N-N

multitude

ἁμαρτιῶν.

G0266

hamartiōn

G:N-F

sin

Related passages

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing. 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. 6Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. 7It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be restrained; where there is knowledge, it will be dismissed. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside childish ways. 12Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.

KJV

1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

WEB

1If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but don’t have love, I am nothing. 3If I give away all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but don’t have love, it profits me nothing. 4Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, 5doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; 6doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. 8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will be done away with. Where there are various languages, they will cease. Where there is knowledge, it will be done away with. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part; 10but when that which is complete has come, then that which is partial will be done away with. 11When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child. Now that I have become a man, I have put away childish things. 12For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known. 13But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love.

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Paul, writing to the church in Corinth, in a discussion of spiritual gifts; this entry is the whole of chapter 13.

Context (BSB)

1 Corinthians 12:31

But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
1 Corinthians 13:1
Ἐὰν

G1437

Ean

G:COND

if

ταῖς

G3588

tais

G:T

the/this/who

γλώσσαις

G1100

glōssais

G:N-F

tongue

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

ἀνθρώπων

G0444

anthrōpōn

G:N-M

a human

λαλῶ

G2980

lalō

G:V

to speak

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγγέλων,

G0032G

angelōn

G:N-M

angel

ἀγάπην

G0026

agapēn

G:N-F

love

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἔχω,

G2192

echō

G:V

to have/be

γέγονα

G1096

gegona

G:V

to be

χαλκὸς

G5475

chalkos

G:N-M

copper/bronze/coin

ἠχῶν

G2278

ēchōn

G:V

to resound

ἢ

G2228

ē

G:CONJ

or

κύμβαλον

G2950

kumbalon

G:N-N

cymbal

ἀλαλάζον.

G0214

alalazon

G:V

to wail

1 Corinthians 13:2
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

if

ἔχω

G2192

echō

G:V

to have/be

προφητείαν

G4394

prophēteian

G:N-F

prophecy

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

εἰδῶ

G6063

eidō

G:V

to know

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

μυστήρια

G3466

mustēria

G:N-N

mystery

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πᾶσαν

G3956

pasan

G:A

all

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

γνῶσιν,

G1108

gnōsin

G:N-F

knowledge

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

if

ἔχω

G2192

echō

G:V

to have/be

πᾶσαν

G3956

pasan

G:A

all

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

πίστιν

G4102G

pistin

G:N-F

faith

ὥστε

G5620

hōste

G:CONJ

so

ὄρη

G3735

orē

G:N-N

mountain

μεθιστάναι,

G3179

methistanai

G:V

to move

ἀγάπην

G0026

agapēn

G:N-F

love

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἔχω,

G2192

echō

G:V

to have/be

οὐθέν

G3762

outhen

G:A

none

εἰμι.

G1510

eimi

G:V

to be

1 Corinthians 13:3
κἂν

G2532

kan

G:CONJ

and

ψωμίσω

G5595

psōmisō

G:V

to feed/dole out

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

ὑπάρχοντά

G5225

huparchonta

G:V

be already

μου,

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

if

παραδῶ

G3860

paradō

G:V

to deliver

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

σῶμά

G4983

sōma

G:N-N

body

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

καυχήσωμαι,

G2744

kauchēsōmai

G:V

to boast

ἀγάπην

G0026

agapēn

G:N-F

love

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἔχω,

G2192

echō

G:V

to have/be

οὐδὲν

G3762

ouden

G:A

none

ὠφελοῦμαι.¶

G5623

ōpheloumai

G:V

to help

1 Corinthians 13:4
Ἡ

G3588

Hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπη

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

μακροθυμεῖ,

G3114

makrothumei

G:V

to have patience

χρηστεύεται,

G5541

chrēsteuetai

G:V

be kind

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπη

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

ζηλοῖ,

G2206

zēloi

G:V

be eager

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπη

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

περπερεύεται,

G4068

perpereuetai

G:V

to boast

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

φυσιοῦται,

G5448

phusioutai

G:V

to inflate

1 Corinthians 13:5
οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἀσχημονεῖ,

G0807

aschēmonei

G:V

to act improperly

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

ζητεῖ

G2212

zētei

G:V

to seek

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

ἑαυτῆς,

G1438

he'autēs

G:F-3

themself

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

παροξύνεται,

G3947

paroxunetai

G:V

to provoke

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

λογίζεται

G3049

logizetai

G:V

to count

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

κακόν,

G2556H

kakon

G:A

evil/harm: harm

1 Corinthians 13:6
οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

χαίρει

G5463

chairei

G:V

to rejoice

ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ἀδικίᾳ,

G0093

adikia

G:N-F

unrighteousness

συγχαίρει

G4796

sugchairei

G:V

to rejoice with

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ἀληθείᾳ,

G0225

alētheia

G:N-F

truth

1 Corinthians 13:7
πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

στέγει,

G4722

stegei

G:V

to endure

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

πιστεύει,

G4100

pisteuei

G:V

to trust (in)

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ἐλπίζει,

G1679

elpizei

G:V

to hope/expect

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ὑπομένει.

G5278

hupomenei

G:V

to remain/endure

1 Corinthians 13:8
ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπη

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

οὐδέποτε

G3763

oudepote

G:ADV-N

never

πίπτει.¶

G4098

piptei

G:V

to collapse

Εἴτε

G1535

Eite

G:COND

whether

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

προφητεῖαι,

G4394

prophēteiai

G:N-F

prophecy

καταργηθήσονται·

G2673

katargēthēsontai

G:V

to abate

εἴτε

G1535

eite

G:COND

whether

γλῶσσαι,

G1100

glōssai

G:N-F

tongue

παύσονται·

G3973

pausontai

G:V

to cease

εἴτε

G1535

eite

G:COND

whether

γνῶσις,

G1108

gnōsis

G:N-F

knowledge

καταργηθήσεται.

G2673

katargēthēsetai

G:V

to abate

1 Corinthians 13:9
ἐκ

G1537

ek

G:PREP

out from

μέρους

G3313

merous

G:N-N

part

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

γινώσκομεν

G1097

ginōskomen

G:V

to know

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐκ

G1537

ek

G:PREP

out from

μέρους

G3313

merous

G:N-N

part

προφητεύομεν·

G4395

prophēteuomen

G:V

to prophesy

1 Corinthians 13:10
ὅταν

G3752

hotan

G:CONJ

when(-ever)

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ἔλθῃ

G2064

elthē

G:V

to come/go

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

τέλειον,

G5046

teleion

G:A

perfect

τότε

G5119

tote

G:ADV

then

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

ἐκ

G1537

ek

G:PREP

out from

μέρους

G3313

merous

G:N-N

part

καταργηθήσεται.

G2673

katargēthēsetai

G:V

to abate

1 Corinthians 13:11
ὅτε

G3753

hote

G:CONJ

when

ἤμην

G1510

ēmēn

G:V

to be

νήπιος,

G3516

nēpios

G:A

child

ἐλάλουν

G2980

elaloun

G:V

to speak

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

νήπιος,

G3516

nēpios

G:A

child

ἐφρόνουν

G5426

ephronoun

G:V

to reason

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

νήπιος,

G3516

nēpios

G:A

child

ἐλογιζόμην

G3049

elogizomēn

G:V

to count

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

νήπιος·

G3516

nēpios

G:A

child

ὅτε

G3753

hote

G:CONJ

when

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

γέγονα

G1096

gegona

G:V

to be

ἀνήρ,

G0435G

anēr

G:N-M

man

κατήργηκα

G2673

katērgēka

G:V

to abate

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

νηπίου.

G3516

nēpiou

G:A

child

1 Corinthians 13:12
βλέπομεν

G0991

blepomen

G:V

to see

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἄρτι

G0737

arti

G:ADV

now

δι᾽

G1223

di᾽

G:PREP

through/because of

ἐσόπτρου

G2072

esoptrou

G:N-N

mirror

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

αἰνίγματι,

G0135

ainigmati

G:N-N

obscure thing

τότε

G5119

tote

G:ADV

then

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

πρόσωπον

G4383

prosōpon

G:N-N

face

πρὸς

G4314

pros

G:PREP

to/with

πρόσωπον·

G4383

prosōpon

G:N-N

face

ἄρτι

G0737

arti

G:ADV

now

γινώσκω

G1097

ginōskō

G:V

to know

ἐκ

G1537

ek

G:PREP

out from

μέρους,

G3313

merous

G:N-N

part

τότε

G5119

tote

G:ADV

then

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ἐπιγνώσομαι

G1921

epignōsomai

G:V

to come to know

καθὼς

G2531

kathōs

G:CONJ

as/just as

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐπεγνώσθην.¶

G1921

epegnōsthēn

G:V

to come to know

1 Corinthians 13:13
Νυνὶ

G3570

Nuni

G:ADV

now

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

μένει

G3306

menei

G:V

to stay

πίστις,

G4102G

pistis

G:N-F

faith

ἐλπίς,

G1680

elpis

G:N-F

hope

ἀγάπη,

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

τρία

G5140

tria

G:A

Three

ταῦτα·

G3778

tauta

G:D

this/he/she/it

μείζων

G3173

meizōn

G:A

great

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

τούτων

G3778

toutōn

G:D

this/he/she/it

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπη.¶

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

Related passages

1 John 4:18

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

KJV

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

WEB

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

From 1 John, a letter traditionally attributed to the apostle John, in the passage about God's love.

Context (BSB)

1 John 4:17

In this way, love has been perfected among us, so that we may have confidence on the day of judgment; for in this world we are just like Him.

1 John 4:19

We love because He first loved us.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
φόβος

G5401

phobos

G:N-M

fear

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἔστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπῃ,

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

ἀλλ᾽

G0235

all᾽

G:CONJ

but

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

τελεία

G5046

teleia

G:A

perfect

ἀγάπη

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

ἔξω

G1854

exō

G:PREP

out/outside(r)

βάλλει

G0906G

ballei

G:V

to throw: throw

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

φόβον,

G5401

phobon

G:N-M

fear

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

φόβος

G5401

phobos

G:N-M

fear

κόλασιν

G2851

kolasin

G:N-F

punishment

ἔχει·

G2192

echei

G:V

to have/be

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

φοβούμενος

G5399

phoboumenos

G:V

to fear

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

τετελείωται

G5048

teteleiōtai

G:V

to perfect

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπῃ.

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

Related passages

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Luke 6:35

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

KJV

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

WEB

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Jesus speaking to His disciples on a level place, with a large crowd present; He has just told them to love their enemies.

Context (BSB)

Luke 6:34

And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.

Luke 6:36

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
πλὴν

G4133

plēn

G:CONJ

but/however

ἀγαπᾶτε

G0025

agapate

G:V

to love

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

ἐχθροὺς

G2190

echthrous

G:N

enemy

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἀγαθοποιεῖτε

G0015

agathopoieite

G:V

to do good

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

δανίζετε

G1155

danizete

G:V

to lend/borrow

μηδὲν

G3367

mēden

G:A

nothing

ἀπελπίζοντες·

G0560

apelpizontes

G:V

to despair

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἔσται

G1510

estai

G:V

to be

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

μισθὸς

G3408

misthos

G:N-M

wage

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

πολύς,

G4183

polus

G:A / G:ADV

much

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἔσεσθε

G1510

esesthe

G:V

to be

υἱοὶ

G5207

huioi

G:N-M

son

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

ὑψίστου,

G5310

hupsistou

G:A

Highest

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτὸς

G0846

autos

G:P

it/s/he

χρηστός

G5543

chrēstos

G:A

good/kind

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

ἀχαρίστους

G0884

acharistous

G:A

ungrateful

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πονηρούς.¶

G4190

ponērous

G:A

evil/bad

Related passages

Romans 12:9

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

KJV

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

WEB

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, in a list of instructions for its members.

Context (BSB)

Romans 12:8

if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Ἡ

G3588

Hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπη

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

ἀνυπόκριτος.

G0505

anupokritos

G:A

genuine

ἀποστυγοῦντες

G0655

apostugountes

G:V

to abhor

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

πονηρόν,

G4190

ponēron

G:A

evil/bad

κολλώμενοι

G2853

kollōmenoi

G:V

to join

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαθῷ·

G0018

agathō

G:A / G:ADV

good

Related passages

1 Corinthians 13:13

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.

KJV

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

WEB

But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love.

Paul, writing to the church in Corinth; this entry is verse 13 on its own, the last verse of chapter 13.

Context (BSB)

1 Corinthians 13:12

Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Νυνὶ

G3570

Nuni

G:ADV

now

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

μένει

G3306

menei

G:V

to stay

πίστις,

G4102G

pistis

G:N-F

faith

ἐλπίς,

G1680

elpis

G:N-F

hope

ἀγάπη,

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

τρία

G5140

tria

G:A

Three

ταῦτα·

G3778

tauta

G:D

this/he/she/it

μείζων

G3173

meizōn

G:A

great

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

τούτων

G3778

toutōn

G:D

this/he/she/it

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγάπη.¶

G0026

agapē

G:N-F

love

Related passages

God's love and forgiveness, and one other verse

John 3:16

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

KJV

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

WEB

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only born Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

In the Gospel of John, in the account of the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a leader of the Jews.

Context (BSB)

John 3:15

that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

John 3:17

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
οὕτως

G3779

houtōs

G:ADV

thus(-ly)

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἠγάπησεν

G0025

ēgapēsen

G:V

to love

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

θεὸς

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

κόσμον,

G2889

kosmon

G:N-M

world

ὥστε

G5620

hōste

G:CONJ

so

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

υἱὸν

G5207

huion

G:N-M

son

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

μονογενῆ

G3439

monogenē

G:A

unique

ἔδωκεν,

G1325

edōken

G:V

to give

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

πᾶς

G3956

pas

G:A

all

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

πιστεύων

G4100

pisteuōn

G:V

to trust (in)

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

αὐτὸν

G0846

auton

G:P

it/s/he

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἀπόληται

G0622

apolētai

G:V

to destroy

ἀλλ᾽

G0235

all᾽

G:CONJ

but

ἔχῃ

G2192

echē

G:V

to have/be

ζωὴν

G2222

zōēn

G:N-F

life

αἰώνιον.

G0166

aiōnion

G:A

eternal

Related passages

Romans 5:8

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

KJV

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

WEB

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Paul, writing to the church in Rome.

Context (BSB)

Romans 5:7

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.

Romans 5:9

Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!

Interlinear (Strong’s)
συνίστησιν

G4921

sunistēsin

G:V

to commend

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἑαυτοῦ

G1438

he'autou

G:F-3

themself

ἀγάπην

G0026

agapēn

G:N-F

love

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

ἡμᾶς

G3165

hēmas

G:P-1

me

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

θεός,

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

ἔτι

G2089

eti

G:ADV

still

ἁμαρτωλῶν

G0268

hamartōlōn

G:A

sinful

ὄντων

G1510

ontōn

G:V

to be

ἡμῶν

G3165

hēmōn

G:P-1

me

Χριστὸς

G5547

Christos

N:N--T

Christ

ὑπὲρ

G5228

huper

G:PREP

above/for

ἡμῶν

G3165

hēmōn

G:P-1

me

ἀπέθανεν.

G0599

apethanen

G:V

to die

Related passages

Romans 12:2

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

KJV

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

WEB

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, at the start of a section of instructions.

Context (BSB)

Romans 12:1

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Romans 12:3

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

συσχηματίζεσθε

G4964

suschēmatizesthe

G:V

to conform to

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

αἰῶνι

G0165G

aiōni

G:N-M

an age: age

τούτῳ,

G3778

toutō

G:D

this/he/she/it

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

μεταμορφοῦσθε

G3339

metamorphousthe

G:V

to transform

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ἀνακαινώσει

G0342

anakainōsei

G:N-F

renewal

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

νοὸς

G3563

noos

G:N-M

mind

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

δοκιμάζειν

G1381

dokimazein

G:V

to test

ὑμᾶς

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

τί

G5101

ti

G:I

which?

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαθὸν

G0018

agathon

G:A / G:ADV

good

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

εὐάρεστον

G2101

euareston

G:A

well-pleasing

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τέλειον.

G5046

teleion

G:A

perfect

Related passages

1 John 1:9

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

KJV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

WEB

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

From 1 John, a letter traditionally attributed to the apostle John, near its opening.

Context (BSB)

1 John 1:8

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 John 1:10

If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

if

ὁμολογῶμεν

G3670

homologōmen

G:V

to confess/profess

τὰς

G3588

tas

G:T

the/this/who

ἁμαρτίας

G0266

hamartias

G:N-F

sin

ἡμῶν,

G3165

hēmōn

G:P-1

me

πιστός

G4103

pistos

G:A / G:ADV

faithful

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

δίκαιος

G1342

dikaios

G:A

just

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

ἀφῇ

G0863H

aphēa

G:V

to release: forgive

ἡμῖν

G3165

hēmin

G:P-1

me

τὰς

G3588

tas

G:T

the/this/who

ἁμαρτίας

G0266

hamartias

G:N-F

sin

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

καθαρίσῃ

G2511

katharisē

G:V

to clean

ἡμᾶς

G3165

hēmas

G:P-1

me

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

πάσης

G3956

pasēs

G:A

all

ἀδικίας.

G0093

adikias

G:N-F

unrighteousness

Related passages

Verses to pray, send and memorize

  • A verse to pray

    If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

    1 John 1:9

    BSB

  • A verse to send to someone

    Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

    1 Peter 4:8

    BSB

  • A short verse to memorize

    Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

    Ephesians 4:32

    BSB

15 verses, from 9 books:

  • Mark (1)
  • Luke (2)
  • John (1)
  • Romans (3)
  • 1 Corinthians (2)
  • Ephesians (1)
  • Colossians (2)
  • 1 Peter (1)
  • 1 John (2)

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