You might recall a time when you were having a tough day and someone noticed and did something to cheer you up. Or perhaps you were going through a hard time, and a friend offered encouraging words to lift your spirits. These small acts of kindness can make a big difference and the Bible emphasizes the importance of kindness, reminding us that our generous actions can have a significant impact.
Kindness is a virtue that can transform lives and foster a sense of community and compassion. Throughout the Bible, we see numerous examples and teachings about the importance of showing kindness to others.
One such powerful example is the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus consistently showed kindness to everyone He encountered, whether it was healing the sick, feeding the hungry, or forgiving those who wronged Him. His acts of kindness were not limited to His followers but extended to strangers, outcasts, and even His enemies. Jesus’ life is a testament to the transformative power of kindness and serves as an enduring model for us to follow.
Bible Verses About Showing Kindness to Others
Acts of kindness not only help others but also enrich our own lives. When we show kindness, we reflect God’s love in our actions. Simple gestures like sharing what we have, encouraging someone who is discouraged, and giving our time to help others can brighten can make a long-lasting impact on the lives of others.
These 30 Bible verses will inspire you to show kindness to others and remind you of the profound impact such acts can have. By living out these teachings, we become more like Jesus and share His love and compassion with others.
1. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32, NIV
2. “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.” – Luke 6:35, NIV
3. “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17, NIV
4. “Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you.”-Proverbs 11:17, NLT
5. “Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.” – Proverbs 3:3, NASB
6. “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” – 1 Peter 3:8, NIV
7. “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12, NIV
8. “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.” – 2 Timothy 2:24, NIV
9. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” –Matthew 5:7, NIV
10. “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.” – Proverbs 21:21, ESV
11. “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8, NIV
12. “This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’” – Zechariah 7:9, NIV
13. “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8, NIV
14. “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10, NIV
15. “Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4, ESV
16. “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:2, NIV
17. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” – Galatians 5:22, NIV
18. “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12, NIV
19. “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'” – Matthew 25:40, NIV
20. “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” – Galatians 5:13, NIV
21. “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2, NIV
22. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4, NIV
23. “Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14, NIV
24. “And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” – Luke 6:31, ESV
25. “Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.” – Luke 6:30, NIV
26. “Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.” –Job 6:14, NIV
27. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24, NIV
28. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2, NIV
29. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:9-10, NIV
30. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” – John 13:34, NKJV
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