1 Peter 3:8

The Passion Translation

Now, this is the goal: to live in harmony with one another and demonstrate affectionate love, sympathy, and kindness toward other believers. Let humility describe who you are as you dearly love one another.

Cross References

Psalm 103:13

The same way a loving father feels toward his children— that’s but a sample of your tender feelings toward us, your beloved children, who live in awe of you.

Proverbs 28:8

Go ahead and get rich on the backs of the poor, but all the wealth you gather will one day be given to those who are kind to the needy.

Matthew 18:33

Why didn’t you show the same mercy to your fellow servant that I showed to you?’

Luke 10:33

“Finally, another man, a Samaritan, came upon the bleeding man and was moved with tender compassion for him.

Acts 2:1

On the day Pentecost was being fulfilled, all the disciples were gathered in one place.

Acts 27:3

The next day we docked at Sidon, and Julius, being considerate of Paul, allowed him to disembark and be refreshed by his friends living there.

Acts 28:7

The Roman governor of the island, named Publius, had his estate nearby. He graciously welcomed us as his houseguests and showed us hospitality for the three days that we stayed with him.

Acts 4:32

All the believers were one in mind and heart. Selfishness was not a part of their community, for they shared everything they had with one another.

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to tenderly loving your fellow believers as members of one family. Try to outdo yourselves in respect and honor of one another.

Romans 15:5

Now may God, the source of great endurance and comfort, grace you with unity among yourselves, which flows from your relationship with Jesus, the Anointed One.

1 Corinthians 1:10

I urge you, my brothers and sisters, for the sake of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree to live in unity with one another and put to rest any division that attempts to tear you apart. Be restored as one united body living in perfect harmony. Form a consistent choreography among yourselves, having a common perspective with shared values.

1 Corinthians 12:26

In that way, whatever happens to one member happens to all. If one suffers, everyone suffers. If one is honored, everyone rejoices.

Ephesians 4:2

With tender humility and quiet patience, always demonstrate gentleness and generous love toward one another, especially toward those who may try your patience.

Ephesians 4:31

Lay aside bitter words, temper tantrums, revenge, profanity, and insults.

Ephesians 4:32

But instead be kind and affectionate toward one another. Has God graciously forgiven you? Then graciously forgive one another in the depths of Christ’s love.

Philippians 2:3

Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first and view others as more important than yourselves.

Philippians 3:16

And let us all advance together to reach this victory-prize, following one path with one passion.

Colossians 3:12

You are always and dearly loved by God! So robe yourself with virtues of God, since you have been divinely chosen to be holy. Be merciful as you endeavor to understand others, and be compassionate, showing kindness toward all. Be gentle and humble, unoffendable in your patience with others.

Hebrews 13:1

No matter what, make room in your heart to love every believer.

James 2:13

and remember that judgment is merciless for the one who judges others without mercy. So by showing mercy, you take dominion over judgment!

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is always pure, filled with peace, considerate and teachable. It is filled with love and never displays prejudice or hypocrisy in any form

James 5:11

We honor them as our heroes because they remained faithful even while enduring great sufferings. And you have heard of all that Job went through and we can now see that the Lord ultimately treated him with wonderful kindness, revealing how tenderhearted he really is!

1 Peter 1:22

Now, because of your obedience to the truth, you have purified your very souls, and this empowers you to be full of love for your fellow believers. So express this sincere love toward one another passionately and with a pure heart.

1 Peter 2:17

Recognize the value of every person and continually show love to every believer. Live your lives with great reverence and in holy awe of God. Honor your rulers.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, the younger ones should willingly support the leadership of the elders. In every relationship, each of you must wrap around yourself the apron of a humble servant. Because: God resists you when you are proud but multiplies grace and favor when you are humble.

2 Peter 1:7

and to godliness add mercy toward your brothers and sisters, and to mercy toward others add unending love.

1 John 3:14

Yet we can be assured that we have been translated from spiritual death into spiritual life because we love the family of believers. A loveless life remains spiritually dead.