The Bible is arguably one of the complete books ever written. This is why Theodore Roosevelt said, ” A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education”.
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the excellent book has changed millions of lives and has led even more to a better life in Christ.
Every day, God’s goodness is all around us. His kindness manifests in our lives, the Bible, and his character. With his life, Jesus provided the best possible example of kindness.
It can be challenging to emulate him, but God calls and empowers us all to be kind. With thousands of verses dedicated to numerous life virtues, let’s look at 100 bible verses about kindness.
Remember, we must be kind to one another, tenderhearted, and forgiving another, as God in Christ forgave us. In awe of God’s kindness to humanity, this article will be written to help all who doubt God’s kindness and believers see that God is still God.
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100 Powerful Bible Verses About Kindness
Now we’d look at numerous ways God has shown us kindness; we will also discuss different ways we can show kindness to humanity, especially the poor and needy around us.
The Kindness Of God
God’s kindness is the base of all compassion. He gave his only begotten son for our redemption, and that singular kindness is why we still walk the face of the earth.
It’s also in his kindness that he made us for himself and others in service. And for humanity to thrive, we must all be kind to one another.
Because of his loving-kindness, we can begin to comprehend how firmly He loves us, and from that place of security, we can reach out to people we encounter who might use a little kindness in their lives.
#1. “But let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice, and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD.
— Jeremiah 9:24, NIV
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#2. Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.
— Acts 14:17, NIV
#3. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
— Ephesians 2:7, NIV
#4. Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
— Romans 2:4, NIV
#5. “In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness, I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer.
— Isaiah 54:8, NIV
#6. Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.
— Psalm 119:76, ESV
#7. They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them
— Nehemiah 9:17, NIV
#8. Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.
— Psalm 117:1-2, NIV
#9. “Though the mountains are shaken and the hills are 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.
— Isaiah 54:10, NIV
#10. Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off.
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— Romans 11:22, NIV
#11. 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. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
— Titus 3:4, NIV
#12. But show me unfailing kindness like the LORD’s kindness as long as I live.
— 1 Samuel 20:14a, NIV
#13. Praise be to the LORD, for he showed me the wonders of his love when I was in a city under siege.
— Psalm 31:21, NIV
#14. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.
— Joel 2:13, NIV
Where You Should Direct Kindness
For some believers, where to direct their kindness has been a problem, and for some, we’re not sure what acts count as kindness even as we encounter or experience it in our lives every day.
Therefore, believers ask, where do we direct our kindness? To whom? The succinct answer to these questions is to be kind to all!! But for clarity let’s take a look at what the scripture says.
#15. So then, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
— Galatians 6:10, ESV
#16. “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most-High because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.”
— Luke 6:35, NIV
#17. In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
— Acts 20:35, NIV
#18. Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin to themselves.
— Proverbs 11:17, NIV
#19. “The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.”
— Leviticus 19:34, NIV
#20. “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
— Matthew 7:12, NIV
#21. “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
— Luke 6:31, NIV.
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#22. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
— Hebrews 13:2, NIV
Where to Direct Kindness — For The Destitute
There are numerous ways to show kindness to the poor, and while we try to do so we must remember that no act of kindness shown to poor children is a waste. And below are some of the things the bible says about it;
#23. Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.
— Proverbs 19:17, NIV
#24. “Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.”
— Zechariah 7:10, NIV
#25. It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.
— Proverbs 14:21, NIV
#26. Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor.
— Proverbs 21:21, NIV
#27. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?
— 1 John 3:17, ESV
Acts Of Kindness In The Bible
Every aspect of life is covered in the Bible. There are several instances of people in the Bible exhibiting acts of kindness toward one another amid the hustle and bustle of life, blunders, and miracles. Here is a couple.
#28. “The LORD bless him!” Naomi said to her daughter-in-law. “He has not stopped showing his kindness to the living and the dead.” She added, “That man is our close relative; he is one of our guardian-redeemers.” Then, Ruth, the Moabite said, “He even said to me, ‘Stay with my workers until they finish harvesting all my grain.’”
— Ruth 2:20-21, NIV
#29. “The LORD bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.”
— Ruth 3:10, NIV
#30. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold.
— Acts 28:2, NIV
#31. May it be that when I say to a young woman, “Please let down your jar that I may have a drink,” and she says, “Drink, and I’ll water your camels too” — let her be the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac. By this, I will know that you have shown kindness to my master.
— Genesis 24:14, NIV
#32. Now then, please swear to me by the LORD that you will show kindness to my family because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign.
— Joshua 2:12, NIV
#33. Then he prayed, “LORD, God of my master Abraham, make me successful today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.”
— Genesis 24:12, NIV
#34. David thought, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent a delegation to express his sympathy to Hanun concerning his father.
— 1 Chronicles 19:2a, NIV
#35. “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”
— 2 Samuel 9:7, NIV,
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How To Be Kind
Kindness is one of the virtues that you can easily see in the lives of every Christian, as seen in the book of Galatians, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (5:22-23, NIV).
This bible verse encourages Christians to be kind to one another, as do these other verses below:
#36. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
— Romans 12:15, NIV
#37. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
— Ephesians 4:32, NIV
#38. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
— Colossians 3:12-13, NIV
#39. Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
— 1 Peter 3:8-9, ESV
#40. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
— Matthew 5:7, NIV
#41. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.
— 2 Peter 1:5-7, NIV
#42. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
— 1 Thessalonians 5:15, NIV
#43. Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
— 1 John 3:18, ESV
#44. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
— Romans 12:10, NIV
#45. “Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.”
— Luke 6:30, NIV
#46. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
— 1 Corinthians 13:4, NIV
#47. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
— Ephesians 4:29, NIV
#48. He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
— Micah 6:8, NIV
#49. Let a righteous man strike me — that is a kindness; let him rebuke me — that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.
— Psalm 141:5, NIV
#50. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
— 1 Peter 4:8, NIV
#51. You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
— Galatians 5:13, NIV
#52. Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
— Proverbs 12:25, NIV.
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#53. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, and forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32 ESV.
#54. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most-High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.
Luke 6:35 ESV.
#55. A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.
Proverbs 11:17 ESV.
#56. Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12 ESV.
#57. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26 ESV.
#58. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV.
#59. Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17 ESV.
#60. Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
1 John 3:18 ESV.
#61. So then, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10 ESV.
#62. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9 ESV.
#63. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness.
Galatians 5:22 ESV.
#64. Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you too will be cut off.
Romans 11:22 ESV.
#65. So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord, and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, …
Philippians 2:1-30 ESV.
#66. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 ESV
#67. In all things, I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Acts 20:35 ESV.
#68. Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
Romans 2:4 ESV.
#69. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant. 1 Corinthians 13:4 ESV.
#70. 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. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV.
#71. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Colossians 3:14 ESV.
#72. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? 1 John 3:17 ESV.
#73. He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 ESV.
#74. Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
1 Peter 3:8 ESV.
#75. What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. Proverbs 19:22 ESV.
#76. Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 ESV.
#77. Give to the one who begs from you, and does not refuse the one who would borrow from you. Matthew 5:42 ESV.
#78. Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 ESV.
#79. Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Matthew 25:34-36 ESV.
#80. And godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 2 Peter 1:7 ESV.
#81. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Romans 15:2 ESV.
#82. Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
Proverbs 14:21 ESV.
#83. The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all because it had begun to rain and was cold. Acts 28:2 ESV.
#84. As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 ESV.
#85. For the mountains may depart and the hills are removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10 ESV.
#86. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 ESV.
#87. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared. Titus 3:4 ESV.
#88. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ESV.
#89. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 ESV.
#90. By purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love; 2 Corinthians 6:6
#91. “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another. Zechariah 7:9 ESV.
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#92. And he said, “May you be blessed by the Lord, my daughter. You have made this last kindness greater than the first in that you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich. Ruth 3:10 ESV.
#93. Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 1 Peter 3:8-9 ESV.
#94. For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! Psalm 117:2 ESV.
#95. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 ESV.
#96. Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that, as I have dealt kindly with you, you also will deal kindly with my father’s house, and give me a sure sign. Joshua 2:12 ESV.
#97. So that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:7 ESV.
#98. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 ESV / 100 helpful votes
#99. They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them, but they stiffened their neck and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and did not forsake them. Nehemiah 9:17 ESV.
#100. And having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.
1 Timothy 5:10 ESV.
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