What Does the Bible Say About Kindness? 30+ Verses on Compassion

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness."

"Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else."

"Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness."

"What is desirable in a man is his kindness."

"A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself."

"Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?"

"But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back."

"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done."