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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.

Ŋimiitha ŋiyaŋ.

1 Nyii kwutuurǝccǝ-ŋǝsi-lɔ tur liyǝŋgǝri liinyi ŋimɽi-ŋi ŋǝthi Allah, ethi ruusi yaŋna yaalɔ kaka kiraama kimiithɔ, kirllinǝlɔ ter, kaṯṯi Allah ǝmmini kir ṯɔŋwɔccala ṯǝthi rɔgwor raalɔ. 2 Ǝṯeere aaɽanni ŋethre ŋǝthi ṯurmun kɔthɔ mac, ǝṯi ɔrllalɔ mindaŋ oro liyaŋ ki-ŋaɽiny-na ŋaalɔ, mindaŋ mǝsi elŋe ŋǝthi ṯɔgwor ṯǝthi Allah, ŋa ŋisaaw ŋǝmminǝ-ŋwsi nǝ ŋir min-min.

3 Ŋwɔṯaŋw nyji tuurǝccǝlɔ tatap kila linaanɔ daŋgal-na ne@ma-gi ŋgwa kwinḏǝthǝr-nyii; etheere iirǝzi yǝy-lɔ ṯiirǝzǝ-thi ṯithǝmthi-ŋǝsi-lǝ pur-pur mac, laakin ethisi iirǝzǝlɔ ŋiɽaŋal-ŋi ŋa ŋir-ga ŋimǝsi Allah kannaci leere-leere ṯǝmminǝ-thi. 4 Kaka nǝṯi-gwɔ aŋna wɔtɔpɔt ǝthi a@ḏo wuuru, nǝ ǝṯiṯǝ @ɔḏɔ wette ǝthi ŋothɽor ŋuuŋun, 5 nǝ nyiiŋǝ tok, nuurur-vǝ kinnǝni tok, nǝrtoro aŋnana wɔtɔpɔt ethi Kwɔrɔstɔ-na, nǝ nyiiŋǝ tatap nǝrɔrɔ dɔŋw lɔtɔpɔt, kaŋna-na wɔtɔpɔt. 6 Nǝ nǝrǝthi haḏaaya wirna ter-ter ŋiɽaŋal-ŋi ŋǝthi ne@ma ŋgwa kwinḏǝthǝr-nyji, ǝrgi kǝniny akkɔ ŋothɽor, mɔŋworo kwǝthi ŋiɽiiya tǝ, laazim ǝrisi ǝrri ŋir kaka ŋǝthi ṯǝmminǝ kitha ṯǝthir. 7 Mɔŋworo kwǝthi ŋothɽor tǝ, laazim ǝrisi ǝrri, mɔŋworo kwǝthi-gi aari @allima tǝ, laazim ǝri-gi aari @allima. 8 Mɔŋworo kwǝthi-gi firllasi-la lithaathɔ tǝ, laazim ǝrisi-ṯǝ ǝrri ŋirɔŋw. Kweere kwǝṯir-li kannathisi lithaathɔ kwomne-ŋgwa kwǝthiŋw, laazim ŋwɔsi ǝrri ŋɔ kwaami ṯɔgwor-na; nǝ kweere kwǝṯisi mǝcci lithaathɔ laazim ŋwɔsi inḏǝthǝ ṯɔgwor-thi ṯuuŋwun min-min, nǝ ŋgwa kwǝṯisi ǝrri ŋǝthi ŋimɽi, laazim ŋwɔsi ǝrri ṯinyiŋla-thina.

Love and Relationships: 7 Bible Verses for Today’s Youth

7 Bible Verses About Loving One Another

The greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Jesus says that all the law and the prophets depend on these two.

9 Ethi ṯamɽa oro rerrem ṯir min-min, ǝṯisi wǝzi ŋa ŋigii, nǝ ǝṯisi mithǝ ŋa ŋisaaw tetter. 10

Ǝṯi amɽathisi-na wɔɽe-wɔɽeny ṯamɽa-thi ṯǝthi ŋiyaŋga, nǝ ǝṯi amɽi ethisi iiɽinǝ lithaathɔ. 11 Ǝṯi rɔɔthɔ limoozo mac ki-ŋothɽor-na, lithiŋathi fɔɔri-lɔ Ṯigɽim-thi, ǝṯi ǝkkici Kweelenyi ŋothɽor. 12 Ǝṯi nyeŋlena ki-ṯǝkkizǝ-nǝ kizǝn ṯaalɔ, mithir rɔgwori ki-ṯurvǝ-nǝ, nǝ lǝṯi aari kiyiiriny dok-dok. 13 Ǝṯi mǝcci liyaŋgalɔ kila lirllinǝlɔ ter kwomne-gi ŋgwa kwǝṯisi iirǝci, ǝtisi kettice kila lithimthina ŋiirinǝ.

7 Bible Verses About Peace

When you walk with God in peace, everything is different. There may be conflict around you, but worldly conflict and troubles can’t overcome the peace of God.

14 Ǝṯisi ɔrtatha kila lǝṯi-ŋǝsi ǝwɽi yǝy-lɔ. Ǝṯisi ɔrtatha nǝ ǝṯisi ere ollollo mac. 15 Ǝṯi-li nyeŋlena kila lǝṯi nyeŋlena, ǝṯi-li aari kila lǝṯi aari. 16 Ǝṯi ǝthǝthisi ŋethre ŋisaaw daŋgal-na wɔɽe-wɔɽeny; ǝṯeere piŋi rogɽo mac, laakin ǝṯi ǝjlinni ki-rogɽo. Ǝṯeere ruusi rogɽo raalɔ kaka lizi lǝthi yǝnǝ mac. 17 Ǝṯeere ǝɽǝthisi ŋwɔɽa ŋikiya-ŋi mac, kittar kǝniny ŋɔma ethisi ǝrri ŋisaaw kiyǝnǝ yǝthi lizi tatap. 18 Nǝ mǝroro mǝmkin tǝ, a ǝmmithina lizi-li tatap. 19 Limǝthgǝri lamɽa-nyji, ǝṯeere aɽinnǝthisi ŋwɔɽa rogɽo-ri raalɔ mac, laakin ǝsi aalaci ŋirŋasa rii ŋǝthi Allah; kaka nɔlɔɔthɔnar-gwɔ ŋaarɔŋw, “Kweeleny kwaarɔ-ŋwa, ṯǝɽinnǝ nda ṯiinyi ṯɔrɔ, lǝnyii ǝɽinni.” 20 Bǝri!; “Mǝ yaaŋwɔ yee ṯuwǝnu ṯɔɔŋwa tǝ, ithni; nǝ mǝ ǝwthǝ yee tǝ, ǝsi inḏǝthǝ ŋwɔsi ii; na mǝsi ǝrri ŋɔ tǝ, a ṯɔrony mithǝ ŋunduŋw tig-tig.” 21 Ǝṯi-ŋǝ ŋikiya illaza kii mac, laakin a kǝniny illazi ŋikiyaŋi kii ŋisanna-ŋi.

الحياة الجديدة في المسيح

1 فأُناشِدُكُم، أيّها الإخوةُ، بِرأْفَةِ اللهِ أنْ تَجعَلوا مِنْ أنفُسِكُم ذَبـيحةً حَـيّةً مُقَدّسَةً مَرضِيّةً عِندَ اللهِ. فهَذِهِ هِيَ عِبادَتُكُمُ الروحِيّةُ. 2 ولا تتَشَبّهوا بِما في هذِهِ الدّنيا، بل تَغَيّروا بِتَجديدِ عُقولِكُم لِتَعرِفوا مَشيئَةَ اللهِ: ما هوَ صالِـحٌ، وما هوَ مَرضِـيّ، وما هوَ كامِلٌ.

3 وأوصي كُلّ واحدٍ مِنكُم بِفَضلِ النّعمةِ الموهوبَةِ لي أنْ لا يُغاليَ في تَقديرِ نَفسِهِ. بَلْ أنْ يتَعَقّلَ في تَقديرِها، على مِقدارِ ما قسَمَ اللهُ لَه مِنَ الإيمانِ. 4 فكَما أنّ لَنا أعضاءً كثيرةً في جسَدٍ واحدٍ، ولِكُلّ عُضوٍ مِنها عَمَلُهُ الخاصُ بِه، 5 هكذا نَحنُ في كَثرَتِنا جسَدٌ واحدٌ في المَسيحِ، وكُلّنا أعضاءٌ بَعضُنا لِبَعضٍ، 6 ولَنا مَواهِبُ تَختَلِفُ باَختِلافِ ما نِلنا مِنَ النّعمَةِ: فمَنْ لَه مَوهِبَةُ النّبوءَةِ فلْيَـتَنــبّأْ وفقًا لِلإيمانِ، 7 ومَنْ لَه مَوهِبَةُ الخِدمةِ فلَيخدُمْ، ومَنْ لَه موهِبَةُ التّعليمِ فليُعَلّمْ، 8 ومَنْ لَه موهِبَةُ الوَعظِ فَليَعِظْ، ومَنْ يُعطي فَليُعطِ بِسَخاءٍ، ومَنْ يَرئِس فَليَرئِسْ باَجتِهادٍ، ومَنْ يَرحَم فلْيَرحَمْ بسُرورٍ.

9 ولتَكُنِ المَحبّةُ صادِقَةً. تَجَنّبوا الشّرّ وتَمَسّكوا بالخيرِ. 10 وأحِبّوا بَعضُكُم بَعضًا كإخوةٍ، مُفَضّلينَ بَعضَكُم على بَعضٍ في الكرامَةِ، 11 غَيرَ مُتكاسِلينَ في الاجتهادِ، مُتّقِدينَ في الرّوحِ، عامِلينَ للرّبّ. 12 كونوا فرِحينَ في الرّجاءِ، صابِرينَ في الضّيقِ، مُواظِبـينَ على الصّلاةِ. 13 ساعِدوا الإخوةَ القِدّيسينَ في حاجاتِهِم، وداوِموا على ضِيافَةِ الغُرَباءِ.

14 بارِكوا مُضطَهِديكُم، بارِكوا ولا تَلعَنوا. 15 إفرَحُوا مَعَ الفَرِحينَ واَبْكُوا معَ الباكينَ. 16 كونوا مُتّفِقينَ، لا تَتكَبّروا بَلِ اَتّضِعوا. لا تَحسبوا أنفُسَكُم حُكماءَ.

17 لا تُجازوا أحدًا شرّا بِشَرّ، واَجتَهِدوا أنْ تعمَلوا الخَيرَ أمامَ جميعِ النّاسِ. 18 سالِموا جميعَ النّاسِ إنْ أمكَنَ، على قَدْرِ طاقَتِكُم. 19 لا تَنتَقِموا لأنفُسِكُم أيّها الأحِبّاءُ، بَلْ دَعُوا هذا لِغَضَبِ اللهِ. فالكِتابُ يَقولُ: «ليَ الانتِقامُ، يَقولُ الرّبّ، وأنا الذي يُجازي». 20 ولكِنْ: «إذا جاعَ عَدُوّكَ فأطعِمْهُ، وإذا عَطِشَ فاَسقِهِ، لأنّكَ في عَمَلِكَ هذا تَجمَعُ على رأسِهِ جَمرَ نارٍ». 21 لا تدَعِ الشّرّ يَغلِبُكَ، بلِ اَغلِبِ الشّرّ بالخَيرِ.