20 Bible Verses about Grace, In Human Relationships

And the barbarians were extending to us no ordinary kindness; for, having kindled a fire, they took us all in, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, if we are this day examined in regard to a good deed done to an impotent man, by what means this person has been made whole; be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the Name of Jesus Christ, the Nazarene, Whom ye crucified, Whom God raised from the dead, in Him does this man stand here before you well!

being defamed, we entreat; we were made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things, until now.

"But I say to you who hear, love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who revile you.

but I say to you, Love your enemies; and pray for those who persecute you;

Wherefore, receive one another, as Christ also received you, to the glory of God.

and become kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

But, going, learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice;' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

"Then, calling him to him, his lord says to him, 'Evil servant! I forgave you all that debt, because you besought me. Should you not also have had mercy on your fellow-servant, as I had mercy on you?'

Which, therefore, of these three seems to you to have become neighbor of him who fell among the robbers?" And he said, "He that dealt kindly with him." And Jesus said to him, "Go, and do likewise."

Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and, if he repents, forgive him. And, if he sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times turns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him."

Now we, the strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each one of us please his neighbor in that which is good for his edification;

And, finally, be ye all of one mind, compassionate, loving as brethren, tender-hearted, humble-minded;

Let no one seek his own, but each another's good.

ye being enriched in everything to all liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God. Because the ministry of this service not only fully supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but abounds also through many thanksgivings to God; through the proof of this ministry, glorifying God for the subjection of your confession to the Gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all;

And, in doing what is noble, let us not grow weary; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. So, then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those of the household of the faith.

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, free to impart, liberal;

now a servant of the Lord must not engage in strife, but should be gentle towards all, apt in teaching, patient of wrong,

But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.

and, even for this very reason, adding all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in virtue, knowledge; and in knowledge, continence; and in continence, patience; and in patience, godliness; and in godliness, brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.