9 Bible Stories About Kindness For Kids

Are you looking for Bible Stories about Kindness for kids so you can teach them about being kind to others? You're in the right place! Kindness is one of the most beautiful qualities we can show, and the Bible is filled with incredible examples of people who showed extraordinary kindness to others.

Each stories teaches us that being kind isn't just about being nice when it's easy. It's about choosing to help others even when it costs us something, showing love to people who are different from us, and treating everyone with respect and compassion.

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Top 9 Kindness Stories at a Glance
9 Bible Stories About Kindness
Key Lessons About Kindness

Bible Character	Act of Kindness	Bible Reference
The Good Samaritan	Helped injured stranger on the road	Luke 10:25-37
Ruth	Stayed with Naomi and cared for her	Ruth 1-4
The Widow of Zarephath	Shared her last meal with Elijah	1 Kings 17:8-24
David	Showed kindness to Mephibosheth	2 Samuel 9
Dorcas (Tabitha)	Made clothes for poor widows	Acts 9:36-43
Abraham	Welcomed three strangers warmly	Genesis 18:1-15
Joseph	Forgave brothers who sold him	Genesis 45
Jesus	Fed 5,000 hungry people	John 6:1-15
Jonathan	Protected David from danger	1 Samuel 20

9 Bible Stories About Kindness

1. The Good Samaritan Helps a Stranger (Luke 10:25-37)

One day, Jesus told a story about a Jewish man who was traveling on a dangerous road. Robbers attacked him, took all his money and clothes, beat him up badly, and left him hurt on the side of the road.

First, a priest walked by. He saw the hurt man but crossed to the other side of the road and kept walking. Then a Levite (a temple helper) came by. He looked at the hurt man but also walked past without helping.

Finally, a Samaritan man came along. Now here's the important part: Jewish people and Samaritans didn't like each other at all. They were enemies! But when the Samaritan saw the hurt man, his heart was filled with compassion. He stopped, bandaged the man's wounds, put him on his own donkey, took him to an inn, and paid for his care. He even promised to come back and pay any extra costs!

Jesus asked, "Which of these three was a neighbor to the hurt man?" The answer was clear: the one who showed kindness.

What We Learn: Real kindness means helping people even when it's hard, costs us something, or when the person is different from us. We should be kind to everyone, not just our friends.

Bible Verses: Luke 10:25-37

2. Ruth's Kindness to Naomi (Book of Ruth)

Ruth was from Moab, a country where people worshiped different gods. She married a Jewish man whose family had moved to Moab because of a famine. Sadly, Ruth's husband died, and so did her father-in-law and brother-in-law. This left Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and her sister-in-law Orpah all alone as widows.

Naomi decided to return to her homeland of Israel. She told Ruth and Orpah to stay in Moab with their own families. Orpah kissed Naomi goodbye and left. But Ruth refused to leave Naomi alone.

Ruth said these beautiful words: "Don't ask me to leave you! Where you go, I will go. Where you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God." Ruth gave up her own country, her family, and everything she knew to take care of Naomi.

In Israel, Ruth worked hard in the fields to gather leftover grain so they could eat. She was kind and respectful to everyone. Eventually, she married a good man named Boaz, and they had a family. Ruth became the great-grandmother of King David! God blessed Ruth's kindness in amazing ways.

What We Learn: True kindness means being loyal to people even when it's hard. It means caring for others and not leaving them when they need us most. God sees our kindness and blesses it.

Bible Verses: Ruth 1:16-17, Ruth 2-4

Related: Story of Ruth and Naomi

3. A Widow Shares Her Last Meal (1 Kings 17:8-24)

There was a terrible famine in the land with no rain and very little food. God sent His prophet Elijah to a town called Zarephath, where a poor widow lived with her young son.

When Elijah met the widow, she was gathering sticks to make a fire. Elijah asked her for some water and bread. The widow replied sadly, "I don't have any bread. I only have a handful of flour and a little oil. I'm gathering these sticks to make one last meal for my son and myself. After we eat it, we'll probably starve."

Elijah said something surprising: "Don't be afraid. Go home and make that meal, but first make a small loaf of bread for me. Then make something for yourself and your son. God promises that your jar of flour will not be used up and your jug of oil will not run dry until the famine ends."

The widow had to make a big decision. Would she keep her last bit of food for herself and her son, or would she show kindness to this stranger? She chose to be kind. She made bread for Elijah first.

And guess what happened? Just as God promised, the flour and oil never ran out! Every day there was enough for all three of them to eat. The widow's kindness, even when she had almost nothing, was blessed by God.

What We Learn: We can be kind even when we don't have much to give. When we share what we have, God takes care of us. Kindness means trusting God and putting others first.

Bible Verses: 1 Kings 17:8-16

4. David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)

When David became king, he remembered his best friend Jonathan, who had died in battle. David asked, "Is there anyone left from Jonathan's family? I want to show kindness to them for Jonathan's sake."

His servants told him about Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son. But there was something you should know: Mephibosheth was disabled. When he was five years old, his nurse heard that his father and grandfather (King Saul) had died in battle. She was so scared that she grabbed little Mephibosheth and ran away. In her hurry, she dropped him, and both his feet were badly injured. He couldn't walk properly for the rest of his life.

Mephibosheth was also afraid because his grandfather, King Saul, had tried to kill David many times. Now David was king, and Mephibosheth worried that David might want revenge on Saul's family.

But when Mephibosheth came before King David, David said, "Don't be afraid! I will show you kindness for your father Jonathan's sake. I'm giving you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul. And you will always eat at my table, just like one of my own sons."

David didn't just give Mephibosheth money or send him away. He welcomed him into his own family! Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem and ate at the king's table every day for the rest of his life.

What We Learn: Kindness means being good to people even when we don't have to. It means including people who might feel left out. David could have ignored Mephibosheth, but instead, he chose to honor his friendship with Jonathan by being incredibly kind.

Bible Verses: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

5. Dorcas Makes Clothes for Others (Acts 9:36-43)

In the city of Joppa, there lived a woman named Dorcas (also called Tabitha). She loved Jesus and showed her love by constantly doing kind things for other people. Dorcas was especially known for making clothes for poor widows who couldn't afford to buy them.

One day, Dorcas became very sick and died. The people who loved her were heartbroken. They sent for Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, who was in a nearby town. When Peter arrived, all the widows were crying. They showed him the beautiful robes and clothes that Dorcas had made for them.

Peter sent everyone out of the room. He knelt down and prayed. Then he said, "Tabitha, get up!" Dorcas opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up! Peter took her hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called all the believers and widows back in, and they saw that she was alive!

The news about this miracle spread all over Joppa, and many people believed in Jesus because of it. But here's the important part: Dorcas is remembered not just because of the miracle, but because of all the kind things she did. Her hands were always busy helping others.

What We Learn: Kindness can be shown through using our skills and talents to help others. We don't have to do big, fancy things. Simple acts of kindness, like making clothes or helping with everyday needs, are very important to God and to people who need help.

Bible Verses: Acts 9:36-43

6. Abraham Welcomes Three Visitors (Genesis 18:1-15)

One hot day, Abraham was sitting at the entrance to his tent when he looked up and saw three men standing nearby. Even though he didn't know who they were, Abraham immediately jumped up and ran to meet them. He bowed down respectfully and said, "Please don't pass by! Let me bring some water so you can wash your feet and rest under this tree. Let me get you some food to give you strength before you continue your journey."

The visitors agreed, so Abraham hurried into the tent and told his wife Sarah, "Quick! Get three measures of fine flour and make some bread!" Then Abraham ran to his herd and picked out a choice, tender calf. He gave it to his servant, who quickly prepared it. Abraham brought them butter, milk, and the meat he had prepared. While they ate, he stood near them under the tree.

Abraham didn't just give his guests a small snack. He prepared a feast! He gave them his very best. And do you know who these visitors were? They were angels, and one of them was the Lord Himself! They had come to tell Abraham that he and Sarah would finally have the son God had promised them.

Abraham's generous hospitality and quick kindness to strangers brought him face to face with God and His messengers.

What We Learn: We should be kind and welcoming to everyone, even strangers. Sometimes when we show kindness to others, we're actually entertaining angels without knowing it! Always give your best when helping others.

Bible Verses: Genesis 18:1-8, Hebrews 13:2

7. Joseph Forgives His Brothers (Genesis 45)

Joseph's older brothers were jealous of him because their father loved him most. So they did something terrible: they sold Joseph as a slave and told their father he was dead!

Joseph ended up in Egypt, far from home. He had many hard times, including being thrown in prison for something he didn't do. But God was with Joseph, and eventually, he became the second most powerful person in all of Egypt!

Years later, there was a terrible famine. Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to buy food, but they didn't recognize Joseph. He looked and dressed like an Egyptian prince. Joseph could have been mean to them. He could have thrown them in prison or refused to help them. They deserved it after what they did to him!

But Joseph didn't want revenge. Instead, he revealed who he was and said, "I am Joseph, your brother! Don't be upset or angry with yourselves for selling me. God sent me here ahead of you to save lives." Then Joseph hugged his brother Benjamin and cried. He kissed all his brothers and cried with them.

Joseph brought his whole family to Egypt, gave them the best land, and took care of them during the famine. He chose kindness and forgiveness instead of revenge.

What We Learn: True kindness sometimes means forgiving people who hurt us. It means choosing to help people even when they don't deserve it. Joseph saw that God had used even the bad things for good, and he responded with incredible kindness.

Bible Verses: Genesis 45:1-15, Genesis 50:19-21

8. Jesus Feeds 5,000 People (John 6:1-15)

One day, a huge crowd of people followed Jesus to a mountainside because they had seen Him heal sick people. There were about 5,000 men, plus women and children. That means there might have been 10,000 to 15,000 people total!

As evening came, Jesus looked at the crowd and felt compassion for them. He knew they were hungry. Jesus asked His disciple Philip, "Where can we buy bread for all these people to eat?" Philip was worried because it would take eight months' wages to buy enough bread for everyone!

Then Andrew spoke up: "Here's a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will that go among so many people?" This young boy was willing to share his lunch, even though it seemed way too small to help.

Jesus told everyone to sit down on the grass. Then He took the boy's five loaves and two fish, thanked God for them, and started breaking them into pieces. The disciples passed the food around to all the people. Everyone ate as much as they wanted! And when they collected the leftovers, they filled twelve baskets.

Jesus performed this miracle, but He used a little boy's kindness to start it. The boy could have kept his lunch for himself, but he chose to share what he had.

What We Learn: No act of kindness is too small. When we share what we have, even if it seems like it's not enough, God can use it to do amazing things. Jesus showed the ultimate kindness by caring about people's physical needs, not just their spiritual needs.

Bible Verses: John 6:1-15, Matthew 14:13-21

9. Jonathan's Loyal Friendship (1 Samuel 18-20)

Jonathan was a prince, the son of King Saul. He should have become the next king. But when Jonathan met David, they became best friends immediately. Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself.

When King Saul became jealous of David and tried to kill him, Jonathan had to make a choice. Would he side with his father the king, or would he protect his friend David? Jonathan chose kindness and loyalty to David, even though it meant going against his own father.

Jonathan warned David about his father's plans. He helped David escape. He encouraged David and reminded him that God had chosen David to be the next king, even though that meant Jonathan would not be king. Jonathan gave up his own chance to be king because he loved his friend!

When Saul got angry at Jonathan for protecting David, Jonathan didn't change his mind. He risked his own life to save David's life. Jonathan and David made a promise of friendship that would last forever, even affecting their children and grandchildren.

Sadly, Jonathan died in battle. When David heard the news, he was heartbroken. Later, as we learned earlier, David showed kindness to Jonathan's son Mephibosheth because of his love for Jonathan.

What We Learn: Real friendship is one of the greatest forms of kindness. A true friend is loyal even when it's hard, protects others, and puts their friend's good above their own interests. Jonathan showed us what amazing friendship looks like.

Bible Verses: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 20, 1 Samuel 23:16-18

Key Lessons About Kindness

Kindness is a choice. Every person in these stories had to decide to be kind. They could have chosen to be selfish, but they didn't.
Kindness costs something. Real kindness means giving up our time, our comfort, our resources, or even our rights to help others.
Kindness doesn't depend on feelings. Joseph probably didn't feel like being kind to his brothers. The Good Samaritan might have been tired. But they chose kindness anyway.
Kindness includes everyone. Jesus, Ruth, and the Good Samaritan showed us that we should be kind to people who are different from us, not just people we already like.
Kindness is powerful. Acts of kindness changed lives, saved people, and showed God's love in real ways. Kindness has the power to change the world.
God sees and blesses kindness. Every person who showed kindness was blessed by God. He never forgets our kind acts.

Remember: Kindness is one of the fruits of the Spirit that God wants to grow in our hearts. When we're kind to others, we're showing them God's love in a real, practical way. Every act of kindness matters, no matter how small it seems!

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