God's love is one of the very first big ideas little ones can understand — and the Bible has simple, beautiful words for it. Here are four short verses about love, straight from the World English Bible, that you can read and talk about together.
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1. Loving Others Because God Loved Us
"Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another." (1 John 4:11)
Talk about it: Who is someone you could show love to today?
2. Loving Because God Loved First
"We love him, because he first loved us." (1 John 4:19)
Talk about it: Who loved you first, even before you could love them back?
3. Love Comes From God
"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God." (1 John 4:7)
Talk about it: How can loving other people help us know God better?
4. What Real Love Looks Like
"Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud," (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Talk about it: What is one patient or kind thing you can do for someone today?
Read a Story About Love Together
Camila Walks in Love is a gentle story built around the lesson of love and kindness, a great next step after talking through these verses.
See how these lessons connect in our Children's Books That Teach Kindness, Courage, and Honesty roundup.
Related: our Bible Verses About God's Love and Care.
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