Kindness sounds small – yet it changes entire days. The Bible describes God as kind and calls kindness a fruit of His Spirit. Here you will find 21 Bible verses about kindness, God's, and ours.
God is kind
Verses about God's kindness.
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Taste and see that the LORD is kind. Happy is the one who trusts in Him!
Psalm 34:9GoodnessFirst Communion
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The LORD is kind to everyone and has compassion on all His works.
Psalm 145:9Goodness
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For the LORD is kind, and His mercy endures forever, and His truth forever and ever.
Psalm 100:5Faithfulness
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Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD; for He is kind, and His goodness endures forever.
Psalm 106:1ThankfulnessTable Prayer
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But the kindness and gentleness of God our Savior appeared.
Titus 3:4
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Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, patience, and long-suffering? Do you not know that God's goodness leads you to repentance?
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So you have tasted that the LORD is kind.
1 Peter 2:3
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I hid My face from you for a little while in anger, but with eternal mercy I will have compassion on you, says the LORD, your Redeemer.
Isaiah 54:8Punishment
Kind to one another
Kindness as an attitude in everyday life.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control.
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But be kind to one another, tenderhearted, and forgive one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.
Ephesians 4:32GoodnessRelationships
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So now put on, as God's chosen, holy and beloved, tenderheartedness, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience.
Colossians 3:12GoodnessCompassion
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Love is patient and kind, love does not envy, love does not boast, love is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it does not keep a record of wrongs.
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A gentle answer turns away wrath; but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1GentlenessWords
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The words of the kind are like honey, they comfort the soul and refresh the bones.
Proverbs 16:24WordsEncouragement
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Worry in the heart makes one sick, but a kind word brings joy.
Proverbs 12:25WordsEncouragement
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A merciful man does good to himself; but an unmerciful man grieves his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:17
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Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Colossians 4:6WordsRelationships
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Let your gentleness be evident to all men! The LORD is near!
Philippians 4:5Gentleness
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But a servant of the LORD shall not be quarrelsome, but gentle to everyone, ready to bear evil.
2 Timothy 2:24Teacher
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Let brotherly love among yourselves be hearty. Let one outdo another in showing honor.
Romans 12:10GoodnessLove for neighbors
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Finally, however, let all things be done in unity, with compassion, brotherly love, and kindness.
1 Peter 3:8CompassionUnity
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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Kindness as a fruit of the Spirit
In Galatians 5:22, kindness is listed between patience and goodness. The Greek word chrestotes describes an attitude that benefits others – mild, helpful, without harshness. It is the same word that Paul uses to describe God's own nature: "But the kindness and gentleness of God our Savior appeared" (Titus 3:4). Kindness is therefore not merely politeness, but a reflection of God's nature.
Kind words
Many verses about kindness are about speaking. "A gentle answer turns away wrath" (Proverbs 15:1), "The words of the kind are like honey" (Proverbs 16:24), and Paul advises: "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt" (Colossians 4:6). Kindness is not an opposite of honesty – you can also say difficult things kindly. You can find more verses about Bible verses about words and speaking, Bible verses about gentleness, and Bible verses about God's goodness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is kindness a fruit of the Spirit?
Yes. Paul calls it so in Galatians 5:22, together with love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control.
Which Bible verse fits kindness?
Ephesians 4:32 ("But be kind to one another, tenderhearted, and forgive one another"), Psalm 34:9, and Proverbs 16:24 are popular.
