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God loves you bible verse

God loves you bible verse

The Ultimate List: 65 Bible Verses About God’s Unconditional Love

 

I. The Nature of God’s Love (Who He Is)

 

Verses declaring that love is not just what God does, but who He is.

1. 1 John 4:8 – “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”

2. 1 John 4:16 – “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

3. Jeremiah 31:3 – “The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'”

4. Psalm 136:26 – “Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.”

5. Psalm 86:15 – “But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”

6. Psalm 100:5 – “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”

7. Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

8. Psalm 36:7 – “How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.”

9. Psalm 63:3 – “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.”

10. Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations.”

11. Psalm 145:8 – “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

12. Psalm 103:8 – “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”

13. Psalm 52:8 – “But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever.”

14. Psalm 107:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

15. Exodus 34:6 – “And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.'”

II. The Demonstration of Love (The Cross & Salvation)

 

Verses proving His love through the sacrifice of Jesus.

16. John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

17. Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

18. 1 John 4:9-10 – “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

19. Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”

20. John 15:13 – “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

21. Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

22. 1 John 3:16 – “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.”

23. Ephesians 5:2 – “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”

24. Ephesians 5:25 – “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”

25. 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.”

26. Romans 5:5 – “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

27. 2 Thessalonians 2:16 – “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope…”

28. Revelation 1:5 – “To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood…”

29. Romans 8:32 – “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”

III. The Security of His Love (Unbreakable & Eternal)

 

Verses assuring you that nothing can stop Him from loving you.

30. Romans 8:35 – “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?”

31. Romans 8:37 – “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

32. Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

33. Isaiah 54:10 – “‘Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,’ says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”

34. Psalm 136:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”

35. Psalm 23:6 – “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

36. Hosea 2:19 – “I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion.”

37. Psalm 89:2 – “I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.”

38. Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

39. Isaiah 49:15-16 – “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.”

40. Psalm 103:17 – “But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him.”

41. Malachi 1:2 – “‘I have loved you,’ says the Lord.”

42. John 13:1 – “Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.”

43. Psalm 13:5 – “But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.”

44. Isaiah 43:4 – “Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.”

IV. The Father’s Affection (Adoption & Identity)

 

Verses focusing on God embracing us as His children.

45. 1 John 3:1 – “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”

46. Ephesians 1:4-5 – “In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.”

47. John 16:27 – “No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.”

48. John 17:23 – “I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”

49. Deuteronomy 33:12 – “Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.”

50. Psalm 127:2 – “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.”

51. 2 Corinthians 13:14 – “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

52. Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

53. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 – “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you.”

54. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 – “But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved.”

55. Proverbs 3:12 – “Because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.”

56. Song of Solomon 2:4 – “Let him lead me to the banquet hall, and let his banner over me be love.”

57. Psalm 146:8 – “The Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous.”

58. Deuteronomy 23:5 – “However, the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam but turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the Lord your God loves you.”

59. Nehemiah 13:26 – “…He was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel.”

V. The Extent and Depth of His Love

 

Verses describing the immeasurable size of God’s heart.

60. Ephesians 3:17-19 – “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power… to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge.”

61. Psalm 103:11 – “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him.”

62. Psalm 57:10 – “For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.”

63. Psalm 108:4 – “For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.”

64. Psalm 117:2 – “For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.”

65. Psalm 42:8 – “By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life.”

25 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About God’s Love

 

Q1: Does God still love me if I sin? A: Yes. Romans 5:8 confirms that “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” His love is based on His character, not your performance. While sin grieves Him and breaks fellowship, it does not break His love for you as His creation and child.

Q2: How can I feel God’s love when I’m going through a hard time? A: Feelings are fickle, but facts are stable. Meditate on Romans 8:35-39. God often demonstrates His love in hardship by sustaining us, not necessarily by removing the hardship immediately. Read the Psalms, where David finds God’s love even in the “valley of the shadow of death.”

Q3: Is God’s love unconditional? A: Yes, the Agape love of God is unconditional. It is not merit-based. However, enjoying the benefits of that love (peace, fellowship, blessings) often requires our participation and obedience (John 15:10).

Q4: What is the difference between God’s love and human love? A: Human love is often transactional (“I love you because…”). God’s love is covenantal and sacrificial (“I love you despite…”). Jeremiah 31:3 calls it an “everlasting love.”

Q5: Why does God allow suffering if He loves us? A: Suffering is a result of a fallen world, free will, and sin. However, God’s love is shown in that He redeems suffering (Romans 8:28) to shape our character and draw us closer to Him, preparing us for eternity.

Q6: How do I accept God’s love if I don’t love myself? A: You must choose to believe God’s verdict over your own. If the Creator of the universe calls you “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14), accepting His love is an act of faith and obedience.

Q7: Does God love everyone? A: Yes, John 3:16 says He loved “the world.” He desires all to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4). However, His special, covenantal love is experienced fully by those who accept Him.

Q8: Can I lose God’s love? A: No. Romans 8:38-39 gives a comprehensive list of things that cannot separate us from God’s love, including “things present nor things to come.”

Q9: What does it mean that God is “jealous” for us? A: It is not a petty, insecure jealousy. It is a protective, husband-like jealousy. He loves you so much that He refuses to share your heart with idols that will harm you (Exodus 34:14).

Q10: How can I show God I love Him back? A: Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commands” (John 14:15). Obedience, worship, and loving others (1 John 4:20) are the primary ways we return His love.

Q11: Is God’s love just an emotion? A: No, it is an action. 1 John 3:18 tells us to love “with actions and in truth.” God demonstrated His love on the Cross. It is a commitment of the will.

Q12: Why is the Old Testament God seemingly less loving than the New Testament God? A: This is a misconception. The Old Testament is full of descriptions of God as “compassionate and gracious” (Exodus 34:6). He is the same God. His justice and His love are perfectly balanced in both Testaments.

Q13: Does God love unbelievers? A: Yes, He shows “common grace” (rain and sun) to the just and unjust (Matthew 5:45) and offers the gift of salvation to all because of His love.

Q14: How does the Cross prove God’s love? A: 1 John 4:10 says, “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice.” The highest value is placed on what someone is willing to pay; God paid for you with the life of His Son.

Q15: Can I ever be separated from God’s love? A: Only by your own continued refusal to accept it. God will not force His love on you, but from His side, the door is always open (Romans 8:39).

Q16: What is “Agape” love? A: It is the Greek word used in the New Testament for God’s love. It means selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love that seeks the best for the beloved.

Q17: Does God love me when I am angry at Him? A: Yes. God is big enough to handle your emotions. Job and David expressed anger and frustration, yet God remained faithful and loving toward them.

Q18: How does God’s discipline relate to His love? A: Proverbs 3:12 says, “The Lord disciplines those he loves.” Just as a parent disciplines a child to keep them safe and help them grow, God’s discipline is proof of His fatherly affection.

Q19: What does “God is Love” mean (1 John 4:8)? A: It means love is His essence. He doesn’t just have love; He is the definition of love. Every action He takes is filtered through His loving nature.

Q20: Why do I feel unworthy of God’s love? A: This is a common human struggle caused by shame. However, grace is by definition “unmerited favor.” You are not loved because you are worthy; you are worthy because you are loved.

Q21: How can I better understand the depth of God’s love? A: Pray the prayer in Ephesians 3:17-19, asking for the power to grasp how “wide and long and high and deep” is the love of Christ.

Q22: Does God love Satan? A: The Bible does not explicitly say God loves Satan. Satan is the embodiment of evil and the enemy of God’s nature. God’s love is directed toward His creation that is redeemable.

Q23: What is “steadfast love”? A: This translates the Hebrew word Hesed. It refers to God’s loyal, covenantal love that sticks with His people regardless of their fickleness.

Q24: Does God love some people more than others? A: No, God shows no favoritism (Romans 2:11). He has unique callings and purposes for individuals (like David or Paul), but His saving love is available equally to all.

Q25: How does the Holy Spirit help us experience God’s love? A: Romans 5:5 says God’s love has been “poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.” The Spirit gives us the internal assurance that we are God’s children (Romans 8:16).