50 Bible Verses about Not Giving Up on Someone You Love

The perseverance of love, a theme richly woven throughout the Bible, speaks to the steadfastness and resilience required in our relationships.

“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things,” we are reminded in 1 Corinthians 13:7, a verse that captures the essence of unwavering commitment in the face of challenges.

As we journey through the complexities of love, whether in family, friendship, or romantic relationships, the Bible offers profound guidance and inspiration to not give up on those we cherish, even when the path seems arduous.

The stories within Scripture are replete with examples of enduring love and commitment. Consider the patience of Hosea, who, despite betrayal, remained steadfast in his love for his wife as a symbol of God’s unfailing love for Israel.

Or the story of Ruth and Naomi, illustrating unwavering loyalty and love through hardship and loss. These narratives not only depict the tenacity of love but also serve as testaments to the power of commitment and faithfulness.

In its teachings, the Bible encourages us to see love as an enduring journey, one that involves forgiveness, understanding, and perseverance. From the forgiving love demonstrated by Joseph towards his brothers to Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son, these scriptures guide us in how to love persistently, even in the face of disappointment or difficulty.

This compilation of 50 Bible verses explores the theme of not giving up on someone you love, organized under three themes: The Endurance of Love, Forgiveness and Reconciliation, and Faithful Commitment. Each verse offers wisdom and encouragement for those times when loving someone challenges us to dig deeper into our reserves of compassion, understanding, and resilience.

May these verses inspire you to hold fast to your love for others, seeing through the lens of grace and commitment, and be reminded that in love, as in all things, with God, all things are possible.

Enduring Love and Patience

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”

Ephesians 4:2

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

Colossians 3:13

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

1 Peter 4:8

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

Proverbs 10:12

“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”

Faithfulness in Relationships

Hebrews 10:23

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”

Matthew 19:6

“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

1 Corinthians 7:10-11

To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.

Proverbs 3:3-4

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Hosea 2:19

“I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion.”

Hope and Restoration

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Romans 5:5

And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

Psalm 71:14

“But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.”

1 Peter 1:6-7

“In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.”

2 Corinthians 5:17

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

Compassion and Understanding

Colossians 3:12

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

Philippians 2:4

“Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

Proverbs 15:1

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

James 1:19

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

1 Peter 3:8

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”

Unconditional Love

Romans 8:35-39

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?”

1 John 4:8

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”

Luke 15:20

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.”

John 15:13

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Romans 12:9

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Perseverance Through Trials

James 1:12

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Romans 8:18

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

1 Peter 5:10

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

Psalm 37:24

“Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.”

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”

Reconciliation and Forgiveness

Matthew 6:14-15

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

Ephesians 4:31-32

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

2 Corinthians 5:18

“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.”

Colossians 1:21-22

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.

Luke 17:3-4

“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.

Love Beyond Boundaries

Romans 8:37-39

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

1 Corinthians 13:7

“[Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

John 4:18

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

Galatians 5:13-14

“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

1 John 3:16

“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.”

Strength in Unity

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”

Philippians 2:1-2

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

1 Peter 3:8-9

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”

Romans 15:5-6

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.”

1 Corinthians 12:25-26

“So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”

Faith’s Enduring Love

Song of Solomon 8:6-7

“Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame.

1 John 4:16

“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

These verses collectively underscore the importance of not giving up on someone you love, emphasizing the virtues of patience, faithfulness, hope, compassion, and unconditional love. They guide believers to persevere in love, even in challenging times, drawing strength from their faith and the examples set by biblical teachings.