kurinṯuuz al awal 12 - Nuba, Koalib Ngirere New Testament 1967 (Sudan (KIB1967)

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

Love and relationships are important aspects of life, especially for younger generations navigating friendships, family dynamics, dating, and social connections. In a world where love is often portrayed in a confusing, fleeting, or superficial way, the Bible offers clear and timeless wisdom on what love truly means and how to build healthy relationships.

Here are seven Bible verses that will help guide you through the complexities of love and relationships.

1. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 — “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. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

In a world that sometimes focuses on instant gratification and fleeting emotions, the Bible reminds us that love is more about giving than receiving. Love isn’t just a feeling; it’s a choice to act with kindness and humility, even when it’s hard.

2. Matthew 22:37-39 — “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

Jesus simplifies love and relationships into two commandments: loving God first and then loving others. When your relationships are rooted in love for God, they will naturally reflect a love that values and respects others.

3. Proverbs 17:17 — “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”

Friendships and community are crucial, especially for the younger generation navigating through life’s challenges. Genuine friends love in every season, not just when it’s easy or convenient. They are there to support you during difficult times, and they offer strength and encouragement when you need it most.

4. 1 John 4:18 — “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

Many young people experience anxiety, fear, or insecurity in relationships, whether it’s fear of rejection, fear of not being enough, or fear of vulnerability. But this verse reminds us that real love, the kind of love God gives, casts out fear. In healthy relationships, love should create a sense of safety, not fear or insecurity. When you’re in a relationship that reflects God’s love, you will feel valued and cherished, not afraid or anxious.

5. Ephesians 4:2-3 — “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.”

In a world where arguments and conflict are common, these verses from Ephesians encourage us to practice humility, patience, and unity in our relationships. It’s not always easy, but maintaining peace and working toward understanding are key aspects of healthy connections. Love isn’t about always being right; sometimes it’s about listening, understanding, and choosing peace over conflict.

6. Song of Solomon 8:4 — “Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.”

For young people, particularly in the context of dating and romantic relationships, this verse offers wisdom about timing and patience. Culture often pressures young people to rush into relationships or equates physical attraction with love. However, the Bible encourages us to wait for the right timing, to allow love to grow naturally and genuinely, without rushing into anything prematurely. This ensures that relationships are based on genuine connection and mutual respect.

7. Romans 12:10 — “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”

Instead of asking, “What can I get out of this relationship?” we are encouraged to honor and respect others, putting their needs ahead of our own. True love is about devotion and commitment, not just convenience or personal gain. When you prioritize honoring others, you build relationships that are strong, meaningful, and lasting.

Conclusion

Navigating love and relationships as a young person can be challenging, especially in a world filled with mixed messages about what love is and how relationships should work. However, these Bible verses provide a clear and countercultural view of love: one that is selfless, patient, kind, and enduring. Love isn’t just about feelings, it’s about action, commitment, and putting others before yourself. When your relationships are rooted in these principles, they will flourish in ways that bring fulfillment, joy, and peace. So, take these truths with you as you navigate love and relationships, always remembering that God’s love is the foundation of all healthy connections.

aza 12

haḏiya weḏi Ṯigɽim ṯirlinelu ter wir-na ter ter

1 na ŋazi ere naŋni mac eḏi nani, lieŋgeri linyi, liira tilŋiiḏina ṯeḏi haḏiya weḏi Ṯigɽim tirlinelu ter. 2 ŋilŋiiḏi ŋazi eḏaruŋw, ur ŋa gwu liira ṯilŋiiḏina ṯeḏi Allah, ner firgazi ŋaŋwuzi lu eḏi kwɔkwoce libayila lu. 3 ṯaŋwu, na ŋazi ŋaŋni eḏelŋe eḏaruŋw, kwizi kwiti kwere mac kwaruŋw: eḏi Yecu ɔllɔne, andizaŋw gwu Ṯigɽim ṯi tirlinelu ter. nuŋw ere kwere tɔk mac kweḏi ŋuma eḏaruŋw: Yecu kwiri Kweleny, iti andizaŋw gwu Ṯigɽim ṯi tirlinelu ter mac.

4 na haḏiya weḏi Ṯigɽim tirlinelu ter nani wir-na ter ter, lakin na ta Ṯigɽim orɔ tutuput; 5 na ray rinani rir-na ter ter eḏi ri əkici Allah ŋɔḏɽor, lakin na ta Kweleny orɔ kwutuput; 6 na ŋɔḏɽor nani ŋir-na ter ter, lakin na ta Allah orɔ keni wutuput weṯaki ŋɔḏɽor ŋu tatap Ṯigɽim ṯi, ki lizi-na. 7 na deŋgen-na lere lere, eti Ṯigɽim tirlinelu ter ruwene lu, haḏiya yi wir-na ter ter, er yi meceḏizina tatap. 8 na eṯir inḏeḏa kwete ŋuma eḏi zi andaci teḏina ṯi yeyna Ṯigɽim ṯi tirlinelu ter, na kwir ter eḏi zi andaci tilŋiiḏina ṯi, lakin eti Ṯigɽim orɔ tutuput tuɽuk; 9 na kwir ter, eṯir inḏeḏa ṯəmna Ṯigɽim ṯi ṯir ṯutuput, na kwir ter haḏiya wir ŋuma eḏi ŋi zəwi lizi luma, Ṯigɽim ṯi tir ṯutuput, 10 na kwir ter eṯir inḏeḏa ŋuma eḏi ŋi erri ŋilima, na kwir ter eḏi zi andaci ŋinḏeḏa zi Allah Ṯigɽim ṯi; na kwir ter ŋuma eḏi ŋi elŋe eḏaruŋw, ŋiɽaŋal ŋu ŋimɔ ruḏa nani gwu Ṯigɽim ṯirlinelu ter, ya, ŋimɔ ruḏa nani gwu ṯigɽim tiki; na kwir ter eḏortaḏa kandiza gi kiṯimḏina keḏi Ṯigɽim tirlinelu ter, na kwir ter eḏorɔ muṯarjam kweḏi kandiza ŋga. 11 lakin na haḏiya wu tatap wir-na ter ter, wiri ŋɔḏɽor ŋeḏi Ṯigɽim ṯutuput ṯeṯi zi kannaci ter ter ṯugwor ṯi ṯuŋwun.

kwɔmne kwedi aŋna kwir-na ter ter kwiri kaka zura kweḏi kaniiza

12 kaka ur gwu ṯa aŋna wutuput nuŋw undeni kwɔmne ter ter, nuŋw orɔ tatap kweni kwuru aŋna wutuput, na ṯa Kwruztu orɔ wu tɔk. 13 kaka baptizinar gwu tatap Ṯigɽim ṯi ṯutuput, eḏi aŋna-na wutuput—urir gwu yahuuḏ ya yunaan, ya luway ya lir hurr, —na klu tatap ner oɽmaṯi eḏi Ṯigɽim-na ṯutuput.

14 kaka iti eḏi gwu aŋna kwɔmne kwutuput mac lakin nuŋw keni uri. 15 ma kaga aruŋw: nyi kwende kwiri ṯii, ŋwu ta nyiti kwiri kwete kweḏi aŋna mac; ta ŋwere orɔ kwete kweḏi aŋna manya? 16 na ma kəni aruŋw: nyi kwende kwiri ley, ŋwu ta nyiti kwiri kweḏi aŋna mac; ta ŋwere orɔ kewte kweḏi aŋna manya? 17 ma aŋna tatap orɔ ley ta, a ma neŋne aŋgwuru? na ma aŋna orɔ tatap kəni ta, a ma aki wəŋ aŋgwuru? 18 lakin na Allah ketize aŋna kwɔmne kwere kwere tugwor ṯi ṯuŋwun. 19 na eŋguŋw orɔ duŋw lutuput ta, eŋgi ma aŋna naniḏa ṯaka ŋgi? 20 lakin a kwilŋiiḏir eḏaruŋw, kwɔmne kweḏi aŋna kweṯinani keni kwitezir, nuŋw ta orɔ-na wutuput ṯirṯir. 21 ley lende leḏi ŋuma eḏeca ṯii, ŋwu: nyi kwiti kwunaŋna ṯimeca ṯɔŋwa mac. nda lende leḏi ŋuma eḏeca yaga, ŋwu: nyi kwiti kwunaŋna ṯimeca ṯalu mac. 22 beri ma. aŋna weṯi naŋni ṯimeca ṯeḏi kwɔmne kwuŋwun kweṯir gi aruŋw, kwiri kwajila eḏi lieŋgen la. 23 na kwɔmne kwiti kweṯir naŋni eḏi iɽi-na mac, eṯuŋw orɔ rerec kweṯir ami iɽi-na ŋwu, na ŋgwa kwiti kweṯi ijini pɔrpɔr mac, eṯir ami kwuɽbeda ŋwu; 24 lakin na kwɔmne kweṯi ijini pɔrpɔr kwende kweṯinaŋni ṯukwuɽbena lu kḏu. Allah muŋw aci aŋna ta, nuŋw inḏeḏa kwɔmne kweḏi aŋna kwiti kwuṯemḏi mac, ṯiniiya-na ṯiṯemḏelu. 25 mindaŋ ma ṯundenena ere nani kaŋna-na mac, lakin a aŋna tatap meceḏizina wuɽe-wuɽeny. 26 ma kwɔmne kwete kweḏi aŋna rerini, eṯi aŋna rari tatap, na muŋw iɽinina kwete, eṯuŋw amina kwuḏaḏu tatap tɔk.

27 ŋaŋa pa, a liri aŋna weḏi Kwruztu, na orɔ ŋaŋa lere lere kwɔmne kweḏi aŋna wuŋwun. 28 nezi Allah ece-na kaniiza-na kerre-kerreny kla lir yafur, na lir ter lir liɽi, na lir ter lir limuallim, na lir ter leṯerri ŋilima, na lir ter leṯi zəwi lizi, na lir ter leṯi zi mecici tɔk, na lir ter lir lijowiṯ, na kla tɔk leṯortaḏa kandiza gi kiṯimḏina keḏi Ṯigɽim tirlinelu ter. 29 liri yafur tatap yimɔ Yecu Kwruztu ece-na? liri liɽi tatap a? liri limuallim tatap a? leṯizerri tatap ŋir ŋilim a? 30 leḏi tatap haḏiya wir ŋuma eḏi ŋi zəwi lizi a? leḏi haḏiya tatap eḏi yi ortaḏa kandiza gi kiṯimḏina keḏi Ṯigɽim a? leṯorɔ limuṯarjam tatap a? 31 lakin na ŋaŋa pa, eṯorɔ zurum eḏafi haḏiya wuṯemḏelu.

na nyi kwɔŋazi baŋaci ṯay tizaw beṯen, ṯiṯemḏelu purpur.