New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about kindness

Flashing a quick smile at someone sitting alone at lunch or helping a classmate pick up dropped books takes almost zero effort, yet those small moves can completely turn around a terrible day. Checking out verses about kindness proves that God places a massive priority on treating people with genuine warmth and everyday compassion. Instead of rolling with the mean jokes or ignoring someone who is having a rough time, the Bible pushes us to act like a loyal friend who looks out for others. God's own character is packed with mercy, so when we choose to be sweet instead of snappy, we are basically showing off what He is like to the people around us. Spreading a little goodwill doesn't just make the other person feel appreciated: it builds up a healthy community where nobody has to walk alone. Choosing to be thoughtful day in and day out turns out to be one of the coolest and most powerful ways to live.

Treat him as if he were one of your own people. Love him as you love yourself. Remember that all of you were outsiders in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
Leviticus 19:34

Naomi spoke to her two daughters-in-law. "Both of you go back," she said. "Each of you go to your own mother's home. You were kind to your husbands, who have died. You have also been kind to me. So may the Lord be just as kind to you.
Ruth 1:8

"May the Lord bless him!" Naomi said to her daughter-in-law. "The Lord is still being kind to those who are living and those who are dead." She continued, "That man is a close relative of ours. He's one of our family protectors."
Ruth 2:20

"Dear woman, may the Lord bless you," he replied. "You are showing even more kindness now than you did earlier. You didn't run after the younger men, whether they were rich or poor.
Ruth 3:10

And may he now be kind and faithful to you. David will treat you well for being kind to Saul's body.
2 Samuel 2:6

The king asked, "Isn't anyone left from the royal house of Saul? God has been very kind to me. I would like to be kind to someone in the same way." Ziba answered the king, "A son of Jonathan is still living. Both of his feet were hurt."
2 Samuel 9:3

"Don't be afraid," David told him. "You can be sure that I will be kind to you because of your father Jonathan. I'll give back to you all of the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul. And I'll always provide what you need."
2 Samuel 9:7

I am sure that your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. And I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23:6

Give praise to the Lord. He showed me his wonderful love when my enemies attacked the city I was in.
Psalm 31:21

How priceless your faithful love is! Important and ordinary people alike find safety in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 36:7

Great is his love for us. The Lord is faithful forever. Praise the Lord.
Psalm 117:2

The Lord is gracious. He is kind and tender. He is slow to get angry. He is full of love.
Psalm 145:8

Don't let love and truth ever leave you. Tie them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 3:3

A kind man benefits himself. But a mean person brings trouble on himself.
Proverbs 11:17

Worry makes a man's heart heavy. But a kind word cheers him up.
Proverbs 12:25

Anyone who hates his neighbor commits sin. But blessed is the person who is kind to those in need.
Proverbs 14:21

Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Pleasant words make people want to learn more.
Proverbs 16:21

Every man longs for love that never fails. It is better to be poor than to be a liar.
Proverbs 19:22

Anyone who wants to be godly and loving finds life, success and honor.
Proverbs 21:21

She speaks wisely. She teaches faithfully.
Proverbs 31:26

For a moment I turned my face away from you. I was very angry with you. But I will show you my loving concern. My faithful love will continue forever," says the Lord. He is the one who set you free.
Isaiah 54:8

The mountains might shake. The hills might be removed. But my faithful love for you will never be shaken. And my covenant that promises peace to you will never be broken," says the Lord. He shows you his loving concern.
Isaiah 54:10

I will talk about the kind things the Lord has done. I'll praise him for everything he's done for us. He has done many good things for the nation of Israel. That's because he loves us and is very kind to us.
Isaiah 63:7

The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must treat people fairly. You must love others faithfully. And you must be very careful to live the way your God wants you to.
Micah 6:8

He rules over all. He says to his people, "Treat everyone fairly. Show faithful love and tender concern to one another.
Zechariah 7:9

Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy.
Matthew 5:7

"Give to the one who asks you for something. Don't turn away from the one who wants to borrow something from you.
Matthew 5:42

But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.
Matthew 5:44

"In everything, do to others what you would want them to do to you. This is what is written in the Law and in the Prophets.
Matthew 7:12

Suppose someone gives even a cup of cold water to a little one who follows me. What I'm about to tell you is true. That one will certainly be rewarded."
Matthew 10:42

"The King will reply, 'What I'm about to tell you is true. Anything you did for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Matthew 25:40

"But love your enemies. Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. And you will be sons of the Most High God. He is kind to people who are evil and are not thankful.
Luke 6:35

So have mercy, just as your Father has mercy.
Luke 6:36

But a Samaritan came to the place where the man was. When he saw the man, he felt sorry for him.
Luke 10:33

The authority on the law replied, "The one who felt sorry for him." Jesus told him, "Go and do as he did."
Luke 10:37

The people of the island were unusually kind. It was raining and cold. So they built a fire and welcomed all of us.
Acts 28:2

Do you make fun of God's great kindness and favor? Do you make fun of God when he is patient with you? Don't you realize that God's kindness is meant to turn you away from your sins?
Romans 2:4

Love each other deeply. Honor others more than yourselves.
Romans 12:10

Do just the opposite. Scripture says, "If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on their heads." --(Proverbs 25:21,22)
Romans 12:20

Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not want what belongs to others. It does not brag. It is not proud.
1 Corinthians 13:4

We remain pure. We understand completely what it means to serve God. We are patient and kind. We serve him in the power of the Holy Spirit. We serve him with true love.
2 Corinthians 6:6

But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful
Galatians 5:22

Carry each other's heavy loads. If you do, you will give the law of Christ its full meaning.
Galatians 6:2

Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive each other, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done.
Ephesians 4:32

You are God's chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don't be proud. Be gentle and patient.
Colossians 3:12

To godliness, add kindness to believers. And to kindness to believers, add love.
2 Peter 1:7

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about kindness

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