Bible verses about being apart from loved ones

There’s no shortage of quotes about love or romantic song lyrics to provide ample fodder for love letters. But how about looking to the ultimate love letter—the Bible—for truly divine inspiration when it comes to finding the right words?

Yes, the Bible has plenty to say about gratitude but it’s also rich with lessons about the real meaning of love, both God’s and your own, which means you’ll find plenty of insight and wisdom when it comes to wedding readings, wedding toasts, or moving maid-of-honor speeches in addition to more secular wedding quotes. There’s also plenty of inspiration of the love-thy-neighbor and love-yourself sort. Chances are, you know someone who could stand to hear that message right about now—or maybe it’s one that you could use it yourself. Either way, bookmark these Bible verses about love for whenever you need to celebrate, take a moment of reflection, or enjoy an uplifting reminder that no one’s ever truly alone. They call it the Good Book for a reason.

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law."

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."

“If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing."

“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us."

“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

“For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her."

“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."

“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned."

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life."

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man."

“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."

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

“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

“Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."

With everything life throws at you (work stress, figuring out Zoom, coaxing the kids to do their schoolwork, dealing with family illnesses, getting dinner on the table), it can be hard to stay grateful for what matters the most: your family. When relationships are strained (or even when things are going great!), the Bible can help you remember the importance of maintaining those strong family bonds and unity.

You can find all kinds of guidance in the Good Book—Bible verses about marriage, and Bible verses about children, and, yes, Bible verses about patience—to help you navigate spending a lot of time with family. Take comfort in the knowledge that the answers to your daily stresses is at your fingertips. Here, verses specifically about family.

"Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen."

"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!"

"Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."

"Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you."

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."

"Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children."

"Honor your father and mother."

"A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother."

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."

"Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him."

"Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord."

"But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.' "

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another."

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling."

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

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