20 Bible Verses about Grace, In Human Relationships

And the rude people treated us with singular humanity; for, lighting a fire, they received us all, because of the violent rain, and because of the cold.

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, if we are this day examined relative to the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he was restored; be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him doth this man stand here sound in your presence.

being injuriously spoken of, we entreat; we are made as the ordures of the world, as the sweepings of all things unto this day.

But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you, and pray for those who wantonly insult you.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;

Therefore help one another, as Christ also hath helped us, for the glory of God.

but be ye kind one to another, full of sensibility, forgiving mutually, even as God in Christ hath forgiven you.

Go then, and learn what is said, "I require mercy and not sacrifice:" for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Then his lord, calling him before him, said to him, Thou vile slave! all that debt I forgave thee, because thou besoughtest me: and oughtest thou not to have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee?

Which then of these three do you suppose to be the neighbour of him who fell into the robbers' hands? And he said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do thou exactly the same.

Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin against thee, reprove him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if seven times in the day he sin against thee, and seven times in the day return to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves. Let every one of us gratify his neighbour in that which is good for his edification.

Finally, be all like-minded, sympathizing, loving fraternally, compassionate, friendly hearted,

Let no man seek his own gratification, but every one another's good.

being in every thing enriched unto all liberality, which [causeth] by us thanksgiving to God. For the ministration of this [charitable] service not only abundantly supplies the deficiencies of the saints, but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God; (while by the evidence of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberality towards them, and towards all men;)

Let us not then be weary of well-doing; for in due time we shall reap, if we faint not. Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of faith.

to do good, to be rich in generous actions, to take pleasure in liberality, ready to distribute;

And a servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel; but to be gentle to all men, apt to teach, forbearing,

But of beneficence, and liberal distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.

and with intelligence moderation; and with moderation patience; and with patience piety; and with piety fraternal affection; and with fraternal affection love.