Valentine’s Day or not – no matter what time of year it is – it’s always a good time to talk about LOVE with your little ones!
I wanted to be intentional this year about teaching my kids Bible verses and about God’s love, so I sat down and searched the Bible for verses and decided to share them with you guys.
These verses will remind both you and your kids of the importance of the Lord’s love and His presence in our everyday lives.
They will enrich your perspective and serve as timeless lessons for days to come!
So, make sure to convey these precious lessons to your kids, and also, be sure to scroll to the end and get your free printable Bible verse cards (I’ve also included the single page version so you can frame them!)
A number of these memory verses are easy enough for preschoolers to remember but I have also included some that will serve as wonderful guidance as your kids get older and wiser, and are ready to take on more complex lessons.
35 Bible Verses about Love for Kids, Preschoolers, and Toddlers to Memorize
1. Psalm 119:64
“The earth is filled with your love, Lord.” – Psalm 119:64 NIV
2. 1 John 4:19
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19 NIV
3. 1 John 4:16
“God is love.” – 1 John 4:16 NIV
4. 1 Chronicles 16:34
“His love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV
5. 1 Corinthians 13:8
“Love never fails.” – 1 Corinthians 13:8 NIV
6. Jeremiah 31:3
“I have loved you with an everlasting love.” – Jeremiah 31:3 NIV
7. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
8. Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times.” – Proverbs 17:17 NIV
9. Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 NIV
10. Ephesians 6:24
“Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.” – Ephesians 6:24 NIV
11. Deuteronomy 6:5
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” – Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV
12. Ephesians 4:2
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2 NIV
13. Ephesians 4:15
“Love should always make us tell the truth.” – Ephesians 4:15 CEV
14. Isaiah 54:8
“‘But with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,’ says the LORD, your Redeemer.” – Isaiah 54:8 NLT
15. 1 John 4:8
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” – 1 John 4:8 NIV
16. John 15:12
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 NIV
17. Philippians 1:9
“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.” – Philippians 1:9 NLT
18. 1 Thessalonians 4:9
“But we don’t need to write to you about the importance of loving each other, for God himself has taught you to love one another.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:9
19. Matthew 22:39
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 22:39 NIV
20. Colossians 3:14
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” – Colossians 3:14 ESV
21. Corinthians 16:24
“My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.” – Corinthians 16:24 ESV
22. Hebrews 6:10
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” – Hebrews 6:10 NIV
23. 1 John 2:5
“But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him.” – 1 John 2:5 NLT
24. 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love.” – 1 John 4:18 NIV
25. 1 John 5:2
“We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments.” – 1 John 5:2 NLT
26. 1 Peter 1:22
“Love each other deeply with all your heart.” – 1 Peter 1:22 NLT
27. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8 NIV
28. Romans 13:10
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” – Romans 13:10
29. Song of Solomon 8:7
“Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it.” – Song of Solomon 8:7 NLT
30. 1 Corinthians 13:6
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” – 1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV
31. 1 Peter 3:8
“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” – 1 Peter 3:8
32. Matthew 22:37
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'” – Matthew 22:37 NIV
33. Matthew 5:44
“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” – Matthew 5:44
34. Proverbs 3:3
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” – Proverbs 3:3 NIV
35. Psalms 103:8
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” – Psalms 103:8 NIV
Your free Bible verse printable
While I’m sure that a number of these verses were already known to you, I hope that I was able to inspire you with a few you haven’t had a chance to read for some time.
Personally, I’ve always turned to Bible verses to find strength during challenging periods in my life, and introducing them to my kids was incredibly important to me, as I’m sure it is to you!
They will not only help you convey the importance of God’s message to your little ones but will allow you to introduce them to some new vocabulary, which will help them in their overall development, too.
I’ve also created the list of my favorite printable Bible verse cards for personal use (and the ones even preschoolers can remember!) that are perfect for helping kids in their memorization of scripture.
Each card has an easy-to-read font for pre-readers or emerging readers.
There’s also a small picture on each scripture card for your child to color if they’d like!
You can use them flash-card style or:
- Print them out and use them as lunch box notes
- Use them as Valentines (or thinking of you cards) for your kids to color and send to family/friends
- Place them on your fridge or bathroom mirror as a daily reminder
- Use them during Bible study, Sunday school, or homeschooling
You can download the scripture cards HERE.
And in case you want to frame it in your child’s bedroom, you can get a single page version HERE.
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