In a world that often speaks of love as a fleeting feeling, our hearts long for something deeper and more enduring. The Bible tells us that true love finds its source in God Himself. It is a love that anchors us, transforms us, and gives us purpose.
This February, we invite you on a quiet journey through Scripture. This 28-day reading plan is designed to be a simple conversation with God about His love. Let His Word, not the world’s noise, define what love truly is.
All the verses you will read are taken from the NIV translation, which we use here for its clarity and faithfulness to the original texts.
When we mention the “gospel,” we mean the beautiful news that Jesus lived, died, and rose for us, offering us a fresh start.
When we feel “conviction,” it is simply God’s kind way of nudging our hearts back toward His good and perfect path.
28-Day Bible Verse Reading Plan on Love for February
1. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind; love 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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 -NIV
2. 1 John 4:7
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”
1 John 4:7 – NIV
3. 1 John 4:19
“We love Him because He first loved us.”
1 John 4:19 – NIV
4. Romans 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
Romans 13:10 – NIV
5. John 15:13
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
John 15:13 – NIV
6. Ephesians 4:2
“With all lowliness and gentleness, with long suffering, bearing with one another in love.”
Ephesians 4:2 – NIV
7. Colossians 3:14
“But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.”
Colossians 3:14 – NIV
8. 1 Peter 4:8
“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.'”
1 Peter 4:8 – NIV
9. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
1 Corinthians 16:14 – NIV
10. Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”
Galatians 5:22 – NIV
11. 1 John 3:18
“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.”
1 John 3:18 – NIV
12. Romans 5:5
“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”
Romans 5:5 – NIV
13. John 13:34
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.”
John 13:34 – NIV
14. Matthew 22:37-39
“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
Matthew 22:37-39 – NIV
15. Ephesians 5:2
“And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.”
Ephesians 5:2 – NIV
16. Philippians 1:9
“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment.”
Philippians 1:9 – NIV
17. 1 Thessalonians 3:12
“And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you.”
1 Thessalonians 3:12 – NIV
18. 1 John 4:16
“And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.”
1 John 4:16 – NIV
19. Song of Solomon 8:6-7
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death, jealousy as cruel as the grave; its flames are flames of fire, a most vehement flame. Many waters cannot quench love, nor can the floods drown it.”
Song of Solomon 8:6-7 – NIV
20. Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12 – NIV
21. Isaiah 54:10
“For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you.”
Isaiah 54:10 – NIV
22. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16 – NIV
23. 2 John 1:6
“This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it.”
2 John 1:6 – NIV
24. Mark 12:31
“And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31 – NIV
25. 1 Corinthians 13:1
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.”
1 Corinthians 13:1 – NIV
26. Titus 3:4-5
“But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us…”
Titus 3:4-5 – NIV
27. Matthew 5:44
“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”
Matthew 5:44 – NIV
28. John 4:19
“We love Him because He first loved us.”
John 4:19 – NIV
Common Questions About Bible Verses on Love
What is the best Bible verse about love?
While the entire Bible reveals God’s love, John 3:16 is often considered the most profound summary. It explains the very heart of the gospel, that God’s love is a selfless, giving love which offered His only Son, Jesus, to provide eternal life for a broken world. This verse defines love not as a feeling but as a costly, redemptive action by God for humanity.
What is Proverbs 4:23?
Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) advises: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” This means we should carefully protect our inner life, which includes our thoughts, desires, and spiritual core, because it is the wellspring of our words, actions, and character. It is a call to mindful discipleship, reminding us that our external life is a direct reflection of our internal spiritual state.
What does Jeremiah 31:3 say about love?
Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV) shares God’s enduring promise: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” This verse reveals that God’s love for His people is eternal and unchanging because it is rooted in His faithful character, not their performance. It is a love that initiates relationships and promises restoration, even in times of failure or distance.
What is Ephesians 3:19?
Ephesians 3:19 (NIV) is a prayerful aspiration: “and to know this love that surpasses knowledge” so that you “may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” It describes the goal of the Christian life, which is to experientially know the limitless love of Christ, a love that is so vast it cannot be fully grasped by intellect alone. This knowing leads to being completely filled and satisfied by God’s own presence and character.
What is the importance of love in the Bible?
The Bible presents love as the central reality of God’s character and the foundational purpose for human life. It is important because love is first who God is (1 John 4:8), then His greatest command to us (Matthew 22:37-39), and finally the definitive evidence that we belong to Him (John 13:35). Love is not merely an emotion but the essential truth that shapes creation, redemption, and how we are called to live in relationship with God and others.
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