42 Jesus Quotes About Love

These Jesus quotes about love remind us of His teachings on compassion, forgiveness, faith, and loving one another.

Jesus showed us that love is more than a feeling. It is seen in the way we treat others, the grace we extend, the forgiveness we offer, and the love we have for God. His words call us to love not only those who love us, but also those who may be difficult to love.

As you read these verses and quotes, may they encourage you to reflect on the love of Jesus and the example He gave us. His love offers hope, strengthens faith, and reminds us to let compassion and kindness guide the way we live.

Updated September 15, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.

Jesus' Teachings About Love

Jesus taught that love reaches beyond those closest to us. His words call us to love God, love our neighbors, and even love those who oppose us.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
Matthew 5:43-44

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
Matthew 5:46

No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Matthew 6:24

Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 10:37

honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’
Matthew 19:19

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.’
Matthew 22:37-39

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16

Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me.
John 8:42

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Remain In The Love Of Jesus

These words from the Gospel of John remind us that loving Jesus is closely connected with following His teachings and loving one another.

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:35

If you love me, keep my commands.
John 14:15

Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.
John 14:21

Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.
John 14:23

Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
John 14:24

You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.
John 14:28

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
John 15:9

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:12

Bible Verses About God's Love

The love Jesus demonstrated reflects God's love for us. These Bible verses remind us of sincere love, grace, devotion, patience, and compassion.

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
Proverbs 10:12

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28

neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:39

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Romans 12:9

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:10

But whoever loves God is known by God.
1 Corinthians 8:3

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Corinthians 13:1

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
1 Corinthians 13:4

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
1 Corinthians 13:6

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
Ephesians 6:24

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Philippians 2:1-3

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12

Quotes About Jesus' Love And Sacrifice

Jesus showed His love not only through His words, but through His sacrifice, grace, and the hope we have through Him.

Give thanks to God above who sent Jesus out of love.
Catherine Pulsifer, Jesus Sent Out Of Love

Love's Miracle has swept away the barriers from the soul! Christ walks beside us! - and we need
No hand the "stone" to "roll"!
Unknown, A Message from the Open Tomb

Oh, Jesus was sentenced to the cross on that Friday so long ago....a day that made us sad and hopeless to our core, until we remembered all Jesus had done and more.
Catherine Pulsifer, Hope Everlasting

Through faith, we receive the love of Jesus Christ, and through His love, we are able to grow in faith.
Author Unknown

Jesus died on Calvary's mountain.
He submitted himself for all
J. J. Thorne, The Savior's Love

In Christ's redeeming love, we find, a promise is sure, in hearts entwined.
Catherine Pulsifer, We'll Meet Again

Following Jesus is not about being perfect, but about being transformed by His love and grace.
Author Unknown

In our hearts let us sing praises to Him, amazing love that set us free! His glorious sacrifice is more than we deserve, let us be humbled and thankful be!
Catherine Pulsifer, Amazing Love

Christ has risen, and so shall all who at his feet, repentant, fall.....and in that world of light above,
where God and Christ will reign in love, all care shall cease!
Caleb Davis Bradlee, Easter Poem

Easter’s a sign, so divine...the rise of the morning sun, oh so glorious, gives recollection of the Lord's famous story. His undying love shines for all
Catherine Pulsifer, So Divine

Conclusion

Love was shown to us in a powerful way through Jesus, not only in His words, but also through His compassion, forgiveness, grace, and sacrifice. His life gives us an example of love that reaches beyond differences, offers forgiveness, and cares for others.

May these Jesus quotes about love remind you to love God with all your heart, to care for your neighbor, and to show kindness even when it is difficult. As we follow His teachings, may His love fill our hearts and be reflected in the way we treat the people around us.

Note: The Bible verses on this page are identified in the original page as being from the New International Version (NIV).