bible verses about relationships
Having Love in Relationships
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-5: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
- Romans 12:9: “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
- 1 Peter 4:8: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
- 1 John 4:7: “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
- Ephesians 4:2: “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
- Colossians 3:14: “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:14: “Do everything in love.”
- John 15:12: “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
- Proverbs 10:12: “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
- Song of Solomon 8:7: “Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.”
Friendship as a Relationship
- Proverbs 17:17: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
- Proverbs 27:9: “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.”
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”
- Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
- John 15:13: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
- Proverbs 18:24: “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
- Proverbs 22:24-25: “Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.”
- Proverbs 13:20: “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
- Proverbs 12:26: “The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.”
Marriage as a Relationship
- Ephesians 5:22-23: “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.”
- Ephesians 5:25: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
- Genesis 2:24: “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
- Proverbs 31:10: “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”
- Ecclesiastes 4:12: “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
- Mark 10:9: “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
- Proverbs 18:22: “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.”
- 1 Peter 3:7: “Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
- Colossians 3:19: “Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.”
- Proverbs 19:14: “Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.”
Family as a Relationship
- Proverbs 22:6: “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
- Ephesians 6:1-3: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—’so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'”
- Proverbs 15:20: “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.”
- Joshua 24:15: “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
- Proverbs 11:29: “Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.”
- 1 Timothy 5:8: “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
- Proverbs 31:15-17: “She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.”
- Ephesians 6:4: “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
- Proverbs 17:6: “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.”
- Exodus 20:12: “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”
Conflict Resolution in Relationships
- Matthew 18:15: “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”
- Ephesians 4:26-27: “In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
- Proverbs 15:1: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
- Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
- James 1:19-20: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
- Colossians 3:13: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
- Proverbs 17:14: “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.”
- Matthew 5:23-24: “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”
- Philippians 2:4: “Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
- Proverbs 19:11: “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”
Forgiveness in Relationships
- Matthew 6:14-15: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
- Ephesians 4:31-32: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
- Colossians 3:13: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
- Luke 17:3-4: “So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.”
- Matthew 18:21-22: “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'”
- 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
- Psalm 103:12: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
- Proverbs 24:29: “Do not say, ‘I’ll do to them as they have done to me; I’ll pay them back for what they did.'”
- Luke 6:37: “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
- 2 Corinthians 2:7-8: “Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him.”
Honesty and Truth in Relationships
- Proverbs 12:22: “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”
- Ephesians 4:25: “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”
- Zechariah 8:16: “These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts;”
- Proverbs 11:3: “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”
- Colossians 3:9: “Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices”
- 2 Corinthians 8:21: “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.”
- Proverbs 24:26: “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.”
- Leviticus 19:11: “Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another.”
- 1 Peter 3:10: “For, ‘Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.'”
- Proverbs 16:13: “Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.”
Compassion and Kindness in Relationships
- Colossians 3:12: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
- Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
- 1 Peter 3:8: “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”
- Proverbs 19:17: “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
- Luke 10:33-34: “But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.”
- Galatians 6:2: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
- Proverbs 31:26: “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.”
- Micah 6:8: “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.”
- Zechariah 7:9: “This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.'”
- Proverbs 3:3-4: “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.”
Patience and Perseverance in Relationships
- Colossians 1:11-12: “Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.”
- Romans 12:12: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
- Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14: “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”
- Hebrews 12:1: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
- James 5:7-8: “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.”
- Romans 5:3-4: “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
- Ephesians 6:18: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
- 2 Peter 1:6: “And to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:7: “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Humility in Relationships
- Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
- Ephesians 4:2: “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
- 1 Peter 5:5: “In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'”
- Proverbs 22:4: “Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”
- James 4:10: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
- Colossians 3:12: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
- Micah 6:8: “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.”
- Proverbs 11:2: “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
- Proverbs 18:12: “Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.”
- Matthew 23:12: “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Respect in Relationships
- 1 Peter 2:17: “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.”
- Romans 12:10: “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
- Hebrews 13:1-2: “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”
- Philippians 2:3: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
- Ephesians 5:33: “However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.”
- 1 Timothy 4:12: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
- Titus 2:7: “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness”
- 1 Corinthians 12:25-26: “so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”
- James 2:1: “My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.”
- 1 Peter 3:7: “Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
Unity and Peace in Relationships
- Ephesians 4:3: “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
- Psalm 133:1: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
- Colossians 3:14: “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
- Romans 14:19: “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
- 1 Corinthians 1:10: “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”
- Philippians 2:2: “then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.”
- Romans 12:16: “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”
- 1 Peter 3:8: “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”
- 2 Corinthians 13:11: “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
- Ephesians 2:14-15: “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace,”
Service and Helping Others in Relationships
- Galatians 5:13: “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.”
- Matthew 20:26-28: “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- Hebrews 6:10: “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”
- 1 Peter 4:10: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
- Philippians 2:4: “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
- Luke 6:38: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
- Proverbs 3:27: “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.”
- Galatians 6:2: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
- Acts 20:35: “In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”
- John 13:14-15: “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
Gratitude and Appreciation in Relationships
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- Colossians 3:15: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
- Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
- Ephesians 5:20: “always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Colossians 2:6-7: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
- Psalm 107:1: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
- Hebrews 12:28-29: “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our ‘God is a consuming fire.'”
- Psalm 100:4-5: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
- Colossians 4:2: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
- James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
Listening and Understanding in Relationships
- James 1:19: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,”
- Proverbs 18:13: “To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.”
- Proverbs 1:5: “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—”
- Proverbs 19:20: “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.”
- James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
- Proverbs 12:15: “The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.”
- Proverbs 2:2: “Turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—”
- Luke 8:18: “Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.”
- Proverbs 20:5: “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.”
- Acts 17:11: “Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.”
Trust and Reliance in Relationships
- Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
- Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:”
- Proverbs 28:26: “Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.”
- Psalm 62:8: “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”
- Nahum 1:7: “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,”
- Isaiah 26:3-4: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:9: “Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.”
- Psalm 125:1: “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.”
- Proverbs 11:13: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.”
- Psalm 91:2: “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”