Relationships
Most of what the Bible says about relationships applies to every kind: family, friendship, marriage, church and work. These passages describe the love, patience and forgiveness it asks for. They are about how to love, and they are not a reason to stay where you are not safe.
Passages to start with
John 13:34-35
Jesus gives his followers one measure for love: “Just as I have loved you, you also love one another”.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Paul describes love by what it does and does not do, beginning with “Love is patient and is kind”.
Colossians 3:12-14
A list of what to wear in life with others: compassion, kindness, humility and perseverance, and forgiveness “even as Christ forgave you”.
Romans 12:17-18
Paul is realistic about conflict: “If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men”.
Matthew 18:21-22
Peter asks how often he must forgive, and Jesus answers “until seventy times seven”.
Each passage opens in the World English Bible on this site. The reason beside it quotes the passage itself.
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