Bible Verses About Kindness

"And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."

Be kind and compassionate — forgiving each other as God forgave you.

"The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh."

Those who are kind benefit themselves — kindness is not just altruistic.

"But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil."

Be kind to the ungrateful and wicked — following God's own example.

"Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;"

Clothe yourselves with kindness — listed among what to put on.

"For his loving kindness is great toward us. Yahweh’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise Yah!"

Great is his love toward us — the steadfast kindness that doesn't end.

"Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by Yahweh, who has not abandoned his kindness to the living and to the dead.” Naomi said to her, “The man is a close relative to us, one of our near kinsmen.”"

He has not stopped showing his kindness — Boaz as a picture of hesed.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,"

Kindness as a fruit of the Spirit — evidence of the Spirit at work.

"That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar."

What a person desires is unfailing love — kindness that lasts.

"Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness."

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, abounding in love — his character.

"But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,"

When the kindness of God appeared — the incarnation described this way.

"Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?"

The kindness of God leads to repentance — its power and purpose.

"She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue."

Faithful instruction is on her tongue — the excellent woman speaks with kindness.

"In overflowing wrath I hid my face from you for a moment; but with everlasting loving kindness I will have mercy on you,” says Yahweh your Redeemer."

With everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you — God's own promise.

"For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings."

I desire mercy, not sacrifice — kindness valued above religious performance.

"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."

Blessed are the merciful — those who show kindness will receive it.