Bible verses about kindness for kids
Bible verses about being kind to others, with a simple line to talk through together.
Ephesians 4:32: Be Kind
And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.Ephesians 4:32 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Be kind and gentle to each other, and forgive each other.
Sharing and saying sorry make God smile.
Galatians 6:2: Help Each Other
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.Galatians 6:2 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Help each other carry heavy things.
Helping makes heavy things light.
Luke 6:31: The Golden Rule
As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.Luke 6:31 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Treat other people the way you want them to treat you.
Be the friend you want to have.
John 13:34: Love Each Other
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.John 13:34 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Jesus says, "Love each other the way I love you."
Love is something you do.
Proverbs 15:1: Gentle Words
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Proverbs 15:1 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: A gentle answer makes anger go away.
Soft words calm big feelings.
Luke 10:37: Go and Do the Same
He said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”Luke 10:37 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Jesus said, "Go and be kind, just like the Good Samaritan."
Help anyone who needs it.
Matthew 25:40: Done for Jesus
The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’Matthew 25:40 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: When you are kind to someone who needs help, you are being kind to Jesus.
Every kind act matters to God.
Colossians 3:12: Put On Kindness
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;Colossians 3:12 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Wear kindness and gentleness every day, like your favorite clothes.
Kindness is the best outfit.
1 Corinthians 13:4: Love Is Kind
Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,1 Corinthians 13:4 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Love is patient. Love is kind.
Waiting nicely is a way to love.
Matthew 5:9: Peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.Matthew 5:9 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Happy are people who help others make peace.
Help friends get along.
Romans 12:10: Put Others First
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honour prefer one another,Romans 12:10 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Love each other like family, and let others go first.
Letting others go first is kind.
Proverbs 17:17: A True Friend
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.Proverbs 17:17 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: A friend loves you all the time.
Good friends love on good and bad days.
Hebrews 13:16: Share!
But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.Hebrews 13:16 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Don't forget to do good things and to share.
Sharing makes everyone happier.
Matthew 5:7: Forgiving Hearts
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.Matthew 5:7 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Happy are people who forgive, because God will forgive them.
Forgiving sets hearts free.
Luke 19:8: Making It Right
Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much.”Luke 19:8 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Zacchaeus said, "I will give half of what I have to the poor."
It's never too late to make things right.
1 Thessalonians 5:11: Cheer Each Other On
Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.1 Thessalonians 5:11 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Cheer each other on and help each other grow strong.
Kind words help people grow.
Micah 6:8: What God Wants
He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does the LORD require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?Micah 6:8 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Do what is right, love being kind, and walk closely with God.
Be fair, be kind, stay close to God.
Ruth 1:16: I'll Stay with You
Ruth said, “Don’t urge me to leave you, and to return from following you, for where you go, I will go; and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God my God.”Ruth 1:16 · World English Bible (British Edition)
For kids: Ruth said to Naomi, "Where you go, I will go."
Real love sticks together.
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