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Agape Love in the Bible
What is agape love? The Greek word 'agape' (ἀγάπη) — the love described in 1 Corinthians 13 and throughout the New Testament. Bible verses about agape love.
What does the Bible say about agape love?
The Bible addresses agape love with deep compassion and clarity. From the Psalms to the words of Jesus, Scripture meets you in this exact feeling and offers comfort, strength, and direction. Here are the most powerful verses — each chosen because they speak directly to what you're going through.
Most Powerful Verses
1 Corinthians 13:13
“But now faith, hope, and love remain--these three. The greatest of these is love.”
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Luke 10:27
“He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."”
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Romans 13:10
“Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.”
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Proverbs 8:17
“I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.”
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1 Peter 4:8
“And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.”
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1 John 4:7
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God.”
Mark 12:33
“and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more important than all whole burnt offerings ...”
1 John 4:21
“This commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should also love his brother.”
1 Corinthians 13:4
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
John 13:34
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.”
John 15:9
“Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love.”
John 15:12
“"This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.”
1 John 2:15
“Don't love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love isn't in him.”
Luke 6:27
“"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”
Matthew 22:39
“A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
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