Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about kindness?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What does the Bible say about kindness?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes kindness in different contexts.
The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines kindness as “Good will; benevolence; that temper or disposition which delights in contributing to the happiness of others, which is exercised cheerfully in gratifying their wishes, supplying their wants or alleviating their distresses; benignity of nature.”
Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource, which captures all notable mentions of the word kindness, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about kindness, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about kindness and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Kindness?
Psalm 31:21
“Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.”
Colossians 3:12
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
Proverbs 31:26
“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”
Ephesians 2:7
“That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.”
1 Corinthians 13:4
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
Ephesians 4:32
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
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