1 Kǝrund̶us 12 - ÐƎRREIÐIA EŊEN ÐƎMAIJƎN IÐI RƎMWA RIÐU 1993 New Testament (NMNT93)

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.

Ŋen ŋəd̶ənaica ɽetəɽeteo d̶-Usila Gətəɽe

1 Lorldaiñ, egaber egwonaṯa ṯa ñagaŋəba ŋen ŋəd̶ənaica d̶-Usila Gətəɽe. 2 Ñagaləŋeṯo ṯa liga ñagəfo ñagero ñagəbëndia ŋen, na ñagamamənu eŋen ŋəpiano iŋi led̶a lukwud̶əñiṯialo, na laŋge ildi laijəba ləɽwata, garno ñagəfo ñagələteṯa bətaŋəɽan. 3 Nṯia egwonaṯa ṯa ñaləŋeṯe ṯa ed̶a gero gənəŋ igi gəɽwata Usilaga gə-Rəmwa ṯaŋaṯa, “Yesu gaboŋənu.” Na ṯa ed̶a gero gənəŋ gəɽwad̶aṯa gəbaṯa ṯa, “Yesu gaɽo Eləŋ”, illi Usilaga Gətəɽe.

4 Đənaica d̶ëni d̶erṯo ŋen ɽetəɽeteo, orn Usila gaɽo gonto gənanaid̶ia. 5 Na d̶əd̶uɽəd̶ənia d̶ëni d̶erṯo ŋen ɽetəɽeteo, orn Eləŋ gaɽo gonto. 6 Na ŋəmëɽria ŋëni ɽetəɽeteo, orn Rəmwa raɽo ronto irri rəbəd̶ia led̶a pred̶ ləbəd̶ia ŋen. 7 Đəməñaṯa d̶-Usila d̶əneid̶ənu eled̶a pred̶ ŋen ŋanṯa d̶aməd̶aṯa d̶əŋəra, 8 ŋen ŋanṯa Usila gə-Rəmwa ganaica ed̶a gənəŋ olia gəd̶ələŋeṯa d̶waiña, na Usila gaɽo gonto gənaica ed̶a gwomən d̶əɽwata d̶əd̶ələŋeṯa. 9 Usila gaɽo gonto igi gənaica ed̶a gwomən d̶wonaṯa, na Usila gaɽo gonto igi gənaica ed̶a gwomən d̶ənaica d̶əd̶əkeid̶ia led̶a lwuma. 10 Na ed̶a gwomən ganeinu ŋabəɽa ṯa aŋid̶i aŋwara, na ed̶a gwomən ganeinu ŋen ṯa gaɽwad̶aṯa gəbërrəŋaid̶ia ŋen ŋə-Rəmwa, na ed̶a gwomən ganeinu d̶ələŋeṯa d̶ənusila ṯa naŋəra walla neicia, na ed̶a gwomən ganeinu d̶əɽwata d̶olia gero gələŋinia, na ed̶a gwomən ganeinu ŋabəɽa ŋəd̶əkoɽəbaica olia gero gələŋinia. 11 Orn Usila gaɽo gonto, igi gəbəd̶ia ŋəmëɽria eŋen iŋi pred̶, na gananaica ed̶a gənəŋ ŋen ŋarno gënəŋu gwonaṯa.

Ŋen ŋaŋəno yento yerṯo laŋgano lwaiña

12 Ŋen ŋarno aŋəno yeɽo yento, orn yerṯo laŋgano lwaiña, na laŋge pred̶ laŋəno yento, ildi lwaiña laɽo aŋəno yento, Almasiya gaɽo ṯia com. 13 Ŋen ŋanṯa Usilaga gonto nëndr pred̶ ləganeinr mamuḏiya nəlënəcinr egaŋəno yento, ndə Yawuḏ walla gerṯe Yawuḏ, ləbai walla led̶a lero ləɽia ləbai. Na nëndr pred̶ ləgid̶ənr ləgəṯiar Usila gonto.

14 Ŋen ŋanṯa aŋəno yero yeɽia waŋge gonto, orn yerṯo laŋgeano lwaiña. 15 Ndə d̶əmanəña d̶aṯa, “Gerṯe egaɽo d̶əŋ, gerṯe egaŋəno”, ŋen aŋerṯe ŋəfia ṯa d̶ënəŋu gerṯe d̶aŋəno. 16 Ndə ënəñia gaṯa, “Gerṯe egaɽo isi gerṯe egaŋəno”, ŋen gënəŋu gerṯe gaŋəno. 17 Ndə aŋəno pred̶ yeɽo isi, d̶ənna d̶uŋga? Ndə aŋəno pred̶ yeɽo ënəñia d̶əmwad̶a d̶uŋga? 18 Orn d̶əñid̶i Rəmwa rëɽu laŋge pred̶ egaŋəno, ŋen ŋarno rwonaṯa. 19 Ndə pred̶ ləɽo lonto aŋəno yuŋga? 20 Orn d̶əñid̶i laŋge lëni lwaiña, orn aŋəno yaɽo yento. 21 Isi yaber yeɽwad̶aṯa yilwaɽəṯia d̶əŋ ṯa “Egaber egəŋwonata”, walla nda laber ləɽwad̶aṯa ləlwaɽəṯia rəmanəña ṯa, “Egaber egəndwonaṯa.” 22 Ŋen ŋamərldad̶o nano, laŋge ildi laŋəno led̶a ləbaṯa lëbia d̶əñano lënəŋulu laɽo d̶eṯəm, 23 na ləgamiar laŋge laŋəno kaiñ ildi ləgaṯar lero d̶amia. Laŋge laŋəno isëndr ildi lero d̶amia lerṯo d̶amia d̶oɽra. 24 Laŋge laŋəra laŋəno laber lwonaṯa wagənəŋ təŋ, orn Rəmwa rëɽu laŋge pred̶ egaŋəno na laŋge ildi lero d̶amia, rënəŋu ranaicəlo d̶amia d̶oɽra d̶əməñaṯo lorəba, 25 ṯa laŋge laŋəno alerṯe ləfia ɽetəɽeteo, orn ṯa laŋge pred̶ laŋəno aɽərəmoṯe ŋen ŋəlorəba lwomən. 26 Ndə waŋge gənəŋ gaŋəno gəneinu ŋen ŋubwa, laŋge pred̶ laneinu ŋen ŋubwa ldəɽo. Ndə waŋge gənəŋ gəneinu ŋaɽrwa, laŋge pred̶ laŋəra nano ldəɽo.

27 Đəñid̶i ñaŋ pred̶ ñagaɽo aŋəno y-Almasiya, ñaŋ pred̶ ñagaɽo laŋge laŋəno ilëɽəŋu. 28 Na Rəmwa rëɽu led̶a ikanisa, ananoŋ led̶a ləd̶weinu, na lwomən laɽo alanəbiya, na lwomən təŋ ildi ləbërrəŋaid̶ia ŋen, na lwomən ildi ləbəd̶ia aŋwara, na lwomən ildi ləbakeid̶ia led̶a lwuma, na lwomən ildi ləɽwata olia gero gələŋinia. 29 Led̶a pred̶ lad̶weinu? Led̶a pred̶ laɽo anəbiya? Led̶a pred̶ labërrəŋaid̶ia ŋen? Led̶a pred̶ lëbəd̶ia aŋwara? 30 Led̶a pred̶ labakeid̶ia led̶a lwuma? Led̶a pred̶ laɽwata olia gero gələŋinia? Led̶a pred̶ lokoɽəbaica olia? 31 Orn wonaṯr d̶ənaica id̶i d̶ame d̶əməñaṯo lorəba pred̶. Na igandəŋaicia d̶əŋəra kaiñ d̶əməñaṯo lorəba pred̶.