Love is Patient Bible Verse

“Love is Patient, Love is Kind...”

Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous;

love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly;

it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered,

does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;

bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love never fails...But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7,13

“Love is patient,”

True love is unconditional, that is, it does not depend on the attributes or lack thereof of the person loved, therefore, it is willing to give as much time necessary, and as much space as necessary for that person to grow.

“love is kind and is not jealous;”

Love seeks to give others something of benefit for their welfare, and consequently, rejoices when they do benefit.

“love does not brag and is not arrogant,”

To lift one's self up in reference to others leaves no room for unconditional, graceful love.

“does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own,”

To act inappropriately, shamefully (morally, especially in the area of sexual purity) is not in accordance with true love. Love never seeks it's own gratification but rather the interests of others.

“is not provoked,”

Selfishness seeks to manipulate others by stimulating certain selfish emotions. Love will not do this to others, nor will it let it happen to itself.

“does not take into account a wrong suffered,”

Forgiveness. Let it go. Bitterness is the acid. You are the container. Get rid of it or it will kill you.

“does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;”

Love does not somehow gloss over things that are going to be hurtful. True love originates from the truth.

“bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”

If love really is unconditional, it will hold any weight, face any doubt, persist through hopelessness, and last any trial

“Love never fails...”

If it did, would it be love?

“But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

Someday, faith will not be needed, for we will see God. Hope will not be needed, for when everything is fulfilled, there is no need for hope. But love, yes, to it there will be no end. If it did, it wouldn't be love.

Bible Verses About Love and Kindness

Here comes a list of collections of powerful Bible Verses On Love and Kindness. These are primarily taken from New Testament and focuses on love to God, neighbor, and to yourself.

Mark 12:31 - And the second is like to it: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these.

Luke 6:31 - And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them in like manner.

Luke 6:35 - But love ye your enemies: do good, and lend, hoping for nothing thereby: and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the sons of the Highest; for he is kind to the unthankful, and to the evil.

John 15:13 - Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Romans 12:9 - Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good.

Romans 13:10 - The love of our neighbour worketh no evil. Love therefore is the fulfilling of the law.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - Charity is patient, is kind: charity envieth not, dealeth not perversely; is not puffed up; Is not ambitious, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth with the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never falleth away: whether prophecies shall be made void, or tongues shall cease, or knowledge shall be destroyed.

1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now there remain faith, hope, and charity, these three: but the greatest of these is charity.

Ephesians 4:2 - With all humility and mildness, with patience, supporting one another in charity.

Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church, and delivered himself up for it:

Ephesians 5:33 - Nevertheless let every one of you in particular love his wife as himself: and let the wife fear her husband.

Colossians 3:14 - But above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection:

1 Peter 4:8 - But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.

1 John 4:7 - Dearly beloved, let us love one another, for charity is of God. And every one that loveth, is born of God, and knoweth God.

1 John 4:18-19 - Fear is not in charity: but perfect charity casteth out fear, because fear hath pain. And he that feareth, is not perfected in charity. Let us therefore love God, because God first hath loved us.

What has the Bible to say about Love?

Introduction

Everybody seems to believe that love is a good thing. However, not all agree what is love. Is love that warm touchy-feely feeling a person has when he is with a familiar person? According to the Bible, love is caring in action. Love isn't what we feel, but what we do.

What is Love?

The true meaning of love, as defined in the Bible, has been corrupted in the common usage of our English language and society. Most often, love is confused with infatuation - that elated, "high" feeling we get when we "fall in love." This kind of "love" is false and something that lasts very short.

Origin of Love

The Bible indicates that love is from God. In fact, the Bible says "God is love." Love is one of the primary characteristics of God. Likewise, God has endowed us with the capacity for love. This capacity for love is one of the ways in which we are "created in the image of God."

Different Kinds of Love

The Greek language (the language of the New Testament) uses two different words to describe and define love. The most commonly used Greek word translated "love" in the New Testament is "agape." This love is represented by God's love for us. It is a non-partial, sacrificial love probably best exemplified by God's provision for our rebellion:

For God so loved (agape) the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

The gift of God's Son as a provision for sin was given to all humans, regardless of who we are. God's love is unconditional.

In contrast, our love is usually conditional and based upon how other people behave toward us. This kind of love is based upon familiarity and direct interaction. The Greek word "phileo" defines this kind of love, often translated "brotherly love." Phileo is a soulish (connected through our emotions) kind of love - something that can be experienced by both believers and non-believers. This is in contrast to agape, which is love extended through the spirit. Agape love requires a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, since the non-regenerated soul is unable to love unconditionally. Agape love gives and sacrifices expecting nothing back in return.

As an example we can see this today in many's character that was ruled by his emotions and often responded to situations emotionally, rather than thinking before acting. Sometimes this kind of response leads to good things, whereas at other times, it can be inappropriate. However, God wants us to express both phileo love and agape love. Peter expressed this idea in his first epistle:

Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love [phileo] of the brethren, fervently love [agape] one another from the heart, (1 Peter 1:22)

Believers in the churches of Asia Minor had already expressed phileo love, but Peter was encouraging them to fervently express agape love as well. If you are a Christian, you are encouraged to express both soulish, familiar love and spirit-led unconditional love. The goal of the Christian is to become "partakers of the divine nature." In Peter's second epistle, he says that we are to behave with moral excellence. However, this is not enough. Christians tend to be characterized by non-believers as telling other people how they ought to behave. However, the Christian life should not be restricted to just moral excellence, but, above all else, should include both phileo and agape love:

Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness [phileo], and in your brotherly kindness, love [agape]. (2 Peter 1:5-7)

The most famous biblical chapter on love is from 1 Corinthians:

If I speak with the tongues of men, and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And if I should have prophecy and should know all mysteries, and all knowledge, and if I should have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And if I should distribute all my goods to feed the poor, and if I should deliver my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Charity is patient, is kind: charity envieth not, dealeth not perversely; is not puffed up; Is not ambitious, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth with the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never falleth away: whether prophecies shall be made void, or tongues shall cease, or knowledge shall be destroyed. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child. But, when I became a man, I put away the things of a child. We see now through a glass in a dark manner; but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then I shall know even as I am known. And now there remain faith, hope, and charity, these three: but the greatest of these is charity. (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

This is a description of agape love. It is described as being patient, kind, truthful, unselfish, trusting, believing, hopeful, and enduring. It is not jealous, boastful, arrogant, rude, selfish, or angry. True love never fails. The description perfectly fits God's love toward us, and should be the way we love each other and God. However, I have never met any person who perfectly fulfills this biblical definition of love. The Bible says that this unconditional love is more important than everything else (a partial list includes oratory ability, prophecy, knowledge, faith, philanthropy and hope). All of these things, which are "good" things, will pass away. Only love is eternal, since love will be the basis of eternal life. In fact, when Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He said, "YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND." (Matthew 22:37) He then added that the second most important law was "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." Jesus said that the entire law was dependent upon these two commandments.

Conclusion

If you are not a Christian, I hope you desire to express love as defined in the Bible. However, wanting to do so and attempting to do so in the power of your own will is guaranteed to fail. This kind of love is only possible through relying on the power of God, through faith in Jesus Christ. Even if you are a Christian, you will not succeed if you do not abide in Christ. May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.

Act of Love

O Lord God, I love you above all things

and I love my neighbor for your sake

because you are the highest, infinite and perfect

good, worthy of all my love.

In this love I intend to live and die.

Amen.

Poems of God's Love and Patience...

I am always here

I will be waiting here

For the grey sky to cry

For your suspicions to die

For you to really try

I will be waiting here

For the white snow to melt

For the roses to be smelt

For you to feel what I felt

I will be waiting here

For the moments to pass

For the memories to last

For you to break that glass

I will be waiting here

For the ships to sail on the sea

For the clock to strike three

For you to believe in me

I will be waiting here

For your silence to break

For your soul to shake

For your love to wake

True Love

Love can always conquer

Whatever discord brings

And love can also cover

A multitude of things

Don't you under estimate

What love can ever do

For love is God eternal

And His love can renew

What is cold and lifeless

Now lost all hope and died

For love can breathe new meaning

And give it back new life

Please don't give up on love

When it seems that all is lost

For there is always hope

If we're prepared to pay the cost

For love is always worth it

No matter how much the price

For love will be much stronger

When we trust in Jesus Christ

So let God have full reign

Let Him live within your heart

Then you will know true love

For this He will impart

Love Stays, Feelings Fade

We often don't feel

Love each and every day

Just the same it's there

And will never fade away

Just like the ocean tide

Coming in and going out

At times our love's so strong

Other times is seldom felt

In those times of wondering

When love is placed in doubt

We must only remember

Our love has not run out

God in all His splendour

Knows just how we feel

He knows true love goes deeper

Than our feelings that seem real

So don't be depending

On feelings everyday

Love is always there

But feelings fade away

Love Can...

Love can surely rescue

A heart in deep despair

A heart that has given up

And no longer feels God near

Love can breathe new meaning

When there’s nothing left inside

When there’s no feeling or emotion

Just dryness in our lives

Love can restore new hope

After it’s withered and died

For hope is what will get us through

And love can be its guide

Love can run and embrace

The prodigal returning home

And the one that has come to the end

Those hurting, lost and alone

For God’s love is the answer

To our broken, empty lives

As we come with an open heart

He can dispel all the hurt inside

And He will heal our brokenness

And lovingly He will bind

The wounds that have left us scarred

And bring soundness to our minds

So give it over to God’s love

Our lives and all that we are

Then we will know and walk in His love

For His love shall dwell in our hearts

Songs of God's Great Love

At The Cross

I know a place a wonderful place

where accused and condemned

find mercy and grace

where the wrongs we have done

and the wrongs done to us

were nailed there with him

there on the cross

At the cross, at the cross

he died for our sin

at the cross, at the cross

he gave us life again

At the cross, at the cross

You died for our sin

At the cross, at the cross

You gave us life again

This is Love

Nail-pierced hands, a wounded side

This is love, this is love

The holy heart was sacrificed

This is love, this is love

I bow down to the Holy One

I bow down to the Lamb

I bow down to the Worthy One

I bow down to the Lamb

The Son of God died for us

This is love, this is love

He walked the hill and bore the cross

This is love, this is love