Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Our First Love?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Our First Love in the Bible
What does the Bible say about our first love? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 9 Verses About Our First Love
- 1Matthew 22:37
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
KJV - 2
- 3Mark 12:30
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”
KJV - 4John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
KJV - 5John 13:35
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another .”
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- 7Revelation 2:1
“Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;”
KJV - 8Revelation 2:4
“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”
KJV - 9Revelation 2:5
“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.”
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Subtopics of Our First Love
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Our First Love? (9 Verses)
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another .”
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
“Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;”
“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”
“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Our First Love
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about our first love. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about our first love and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about our first love is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on our first love needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about our first love with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about our first love, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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