Bible Verses About Love

The most-read Bible verses about love — the description of love, love of neighbor and God's love for people. Tap any verse to read it.

Love is one of the themes at the very center of the Bible. The verses below describe what love is, how it is lived out and how it is a devotion given freely. Each link takes you to the verse; tap it to open the passage at a glance.

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Which is the best-known verse about love?

One of the most cited is John 3:16, on God's love. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which describes the character of love, is also often read at weddings.

How does the Bible describe love?

Love is mostly presented less as a feeling than as an attitude and an action: a devotion that is patient, forbearing and gives without expecting return.