Bible Verses about Acts of Kindness – What does the Bible say about Acts of Kindness?

Bible Verses about Acts of Kindness – What does the Bible say about Acts of Kindness? Find below Inspirational, Motivational, Uplifting & Encouraging Bible Verses about Acts of Kindness, including Powerful Examples of Acts of Kindness in the Bible.

What does the Bible say about Acts of Kindness? Please scroll down to the end for more on God’s Acts of Kindness, and what this inspires in us as we follow God’s example. I pray these Scriptures are a Blessing & Practical Inspiration to you!
See also: Be Kind to One Another ; Bible Verses about How to Treat Others ; Bible Verses about The Power of Words

Key Bible Verse
Ruth 2:12, NET May the LORD reward your efforts! May your acts of kindness be repaid fully by the LORD God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection!

More Inspiring Verses
(Scroll further down for Examples of Acts of Kindness)
Ephesians 4:32, ESV Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

1 John 3:18, ESV … let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

Romans 12:10, NIV Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

God loves it when we do acts of kindness
Jeremiah 9:24, NASB …let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Related: What Makes God Happy?

Proverbs 3:28, NLT If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you. Related: Bible Verses about Action, Acting, Doing your Best

Galatians 5:22, ESV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
1 Corinthians 13:4, ESV Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant
Colossians 3:12 -13, ESV Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

We should all aim to be in a position to regularly demonstrate acts of kindness
Ephesians 4:28, NIV Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
Luke 3:11, ESV And he answered them, Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise. See also: Bible Verses about Generosity, Greed & Giving

Always remember that Smiling and Laughter are also powerful acts of kindness! 😀
Proverbs 15:30, NLT A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
Ecclesiastes 3:12, NIV I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.

Our Acts of kindness should not be based on whether or not someone has shown us kindness…
1 Thessalonians 5:15, ESV See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
Matthew 5:44, ESV But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 6:28, NIV bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

1 Peter 3:9, NLT Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it.
Romans 8:28, NLT And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Examples of Acts of Kindness in the Bible
Ruth 2:12, NET May the LORD reward your efforts! May your acts of kindness be repaid fully by the LORD God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection!
1 Samuel 24:18-19, NLT Yes, you have been amazingly kind to me today, for when the LORD put me in a place where you could have killed me, you didn’t do it. Who else would let his enemy get away when he had him in his power? May the LORD reward you well for the kindness you have shown me today.
Acts 9:36, NLT There was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.

Don’t get tired of doing acts of kindness
1 Samuel 26:23, NLT The LORD gives his own reward for doing good…
Galatians 6:9, NLT So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
Galatians 6:10, NLT Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone – especially to those in the family of faith. (So help us God, Amen)

In summary: We must follow God’s example in doing acts of kindness:
Luke 6:36, MSG Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we’re at our worst. Our Father is kind; you be kind.
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God’s acts of kindness to us => Bible Verses about God’s Kindness

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