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Love from the Epistles: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, 1 Timothy and 1 Peter

Letter of Paul to the Romans

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.”

(Romans 8:28-30 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about God’s guidance and assistance for those who love Him in all situations in order to fulfill His plans for these people

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”

(Romans 12:9-13 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about sincerity as a component of love which is manifested in devotion to God and His people in good times as well as bad times

“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, ’You shall not commit adultery,’ ’You shall not murder,’ ’You shall not steal,’ ’You shall not covet,’ and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one commandment: ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”

(Romans 13:8-10 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about love as the fulfillment of the commandments and law

First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”

(1 Corinthians 16:13-14 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about some advices in overcoming problems related to one’s service to God, one of which is to do everything in love

Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians

“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that your need, you will abound in every good work.”

(2 Corinthians 9:6-8 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about the abundant blessings given to a generous person whom God loves

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

(2 Corinthians 13:14 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verse about a prayer of love and a blessing for a community of believers

Letter of Paul to the Galatians

“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. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’ If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.”

(Galatians 5:13-15 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about freedom as a way to serve one another in love which, in turn, is the fulfillment of the law

Letter of Paul to the Ephesians

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

(Ephesians 4:1-2 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about the characters needed by one called to live the life that imitates Christ’s life and which show this letter was written when Paul was in prison

“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 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.”

(Ephesians 5:1-2 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about love as following the life of Christ while on earth and which imply that the Church in its earliest stage of existence had followers or new converts who were willing to sacrifice their lives for the faith

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.”

(Ephesians 5:25-27 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about the love of husbands for their wives must be the same as the love of Christ for the church

Letter of Paul to the Philippians

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and my crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!”

(Philippians 4:1 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verse about Paul’s affection for a community of believers or new converts while living far away from them

First Letter of Paul to Timothy

“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith.”

(1 Timothy 6:10-12 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verses about the negative consequences of the greedy pursuit of material wealth as contrasted with steadfast faith as a result of one’s pursuit of values and character

First Letter of Peter

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

(1 Peter 4:8 / NIV® 2011) --- Bible verse about the power of love to heal many wounds and scars, injuries and insults

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