What verse says "I am loved by God"?

How Do We Know God Loves Us?

Many people wonder, “Is there a verse that says I am loved by God?” The truth is, Scripture doesn’t just imply God’s love—it declares it boldly and repeatedly. While no single verse says exactly "I am loved by God" in those words, the message echoes through the New Testament with powerful clarity.

Jesus said in John 15:9, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.” This isn’t just poetic language—it’s a direct invitation. Jesus compares His love for us to the love the Father has for Him. That’s an unfathomable depth of affection.

And it’s not based on our performance. Romans 5:8 cuts to the heart: “But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Not after we cleaned up our act—while we were still lost, broken, and far from Him. That’s the essence of grace.

Then there’s the triumphant assurance in Romans 8:35-39, where Paul asks, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” He lists every possible horror—trouble, hardship, persecution, even death—and answers with certainty: nothing. Not death, not life, not angels, not powers. Nothing can tear us from God’s love in Christ.

So yes, you are loved. Not because you earned it, but because God chose to give it freely. It’s not a feeling—it’s a fact written in the sacrifice of Jesus and sealed by the resurrection. When doubt whispers, go back to these words. Let them settle deep. You are held, seen, and loved with a love that refuses to let go.