29 Bible Verses About Love for Neighbor

Bible verses about Love for Neighbor

Exploring the Bible's teachings on "Love for Neighbor" unveils a profound spiritual journey. Scripture illuminates that loving our neighbor is not merely a suggestion, but a cornerstone of faith and a reflection of God's own unconditional love. Through these verses, we discover the transformative power of empathy, compassion, and selfless service. Understanding this divine call allows us to break down barriers, build bridges of understanding, and cultivate communities rooted in peace and harmony. Let these passages guide you to see the divine spark within every individual and inspire you to extend love, kindness, and grace to all you encounter, for in doing so, you are loving God himself.

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Psalms 49:2 (KJV)

Both low and high, rich and poor, together.

Love Thy Neighbor: Bible Verses & Guidance

And when he went out the second day, behold, two men of the Hebrews strove together: and he said to him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow?

Exodus 2:13KJV

One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

Exodus 12:49KJV

Thou shalt not kill.

Exodus 20:13KJV

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 14:31KJV

If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.

Exodus 22:25KJV

Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.

Exodus 22:22KJV

Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Exodus 22:21KJV

And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him.

Leviticus 19:33KJV

And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 19:10KJV

Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

Leviticus 19:17KJV

Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals for increase.

Leviticus 25:37KJV

Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.

Leviticus 25:36KJV

And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour’s hand, ye shall not oppress one another:

Leviticus 25:14KJV

One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.

Numbers 15:16KJV

One ordinance shall be both for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth with you, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as ye are, so shall the stranger be before the Lord.

Numbers 15:15KJV

And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee.

Deuteronomy 15:12KJV

When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.

Deuteronomy 24:19KJV

And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy gates.

Deuteronomy 16:14KJV

Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ox or his sheep go astray, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt in any case bring them again unto thy brother.

Deuteronomy 22:1KJV

He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him.

Deuteronomy 23:16KJV

And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.

Deuteronomy 22:2KJV

Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:

Deuteronomy 24:14KJV

And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.

Judges 19:20KJV

And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water;

1 Samuel 30:11KJV

He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

Psalms 15:3KJV

Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

Proverbs 22:22KJV

What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord God of hosts.

Isaiah 3:15KJV

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

Proverbs 31:8KJV

Both low and high, rich and poor, together.

Psalms 49:2KJV

The Bible's teachings on loving one's neighbor, as exemplified by these verses, form a cornerstone of Christian faith and practice. From the Old Testament command to "love your neighbor as yourself" to Jesus's amplification in the parable of the Good Samaritan and his call to love even our enemies, Scripture consistently emphasizes extending compassion and kindness to all, regardless of background or circumstance. These verses challenge us to actively seek the well-being of those around us, demonstrating love through selfless acts and genuine concern. Let these words prompt introspection. Are we truly embodying this love in our daily interactions? How can we better reflect Christ's love by reaching out to those in need, showing empathy, and fostering a spirit of unity and understanding within our communities and beyond? May we strive to live out these profound principles, becoming beacons of God's love in a world desperately yearning for connection and compassion.