Bible Verses About kindness

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Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit and a reflection of God's own heart. These verses encourage everyday compassion.

Start with Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12, Proverbs 11:17; read each passage in its chapter.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

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Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

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Proverbs 11:17

Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

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Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

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Luke 6:31

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

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Proverbs 19:17

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.

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Micah 6:8

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

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1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient, love is kind.

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Proverbs 16:24

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

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Titus 3:4-5

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.

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