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Bible Verses About Kindness

Kindness is love made practical — a fruit of the Spirit with hands and feet. These Bible verses about kindness show how a gentle word and an open hand preach the gospel.

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Ephesians 4:32

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

Colossians 3:12

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“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”

Proverbs 11:17

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“A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.”

Galatians 5:22-23

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

Luke 6:35

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“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.”

Proverbs 19:17

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“Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.”

1 Thessalonians 5:15

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“Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.”
“He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Proverbs 31:26

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“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”

Galatians 6:10

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“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.”

Hebrews 13:16

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“And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

Matthew 25:40

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“And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Kindness?

Kindness is love made practical — a fruit of the Spirit with hands and feet. These Bible verses about kindness show how a gentle word and an open hand preach the gospel.

What is a good Bible verse about Kindness?

Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Where should I start reading about Kindness in the Bible?

Start with Colossians 3:12, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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