Gathering for a tea party is more than just enjoying a warm beverage and tasty treats; it’s an opportunity for fellowship, conversation, and reflection. The following Bible verses inspire us to embrace community, serve one another, and nurture our relationships. Let these Bible verses encourage your time together, reminding you of the values of love, kindness, hospitality, and humility.
Bible Verses for Tea Party
Romans 12:10 – Devotion to One Another
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves,” – Romans 12:10
Related Verses:
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,” – Hebrews 10:24
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13
1 Peter 4:9 – Hospitality
“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling,” – 1 Peter 4:9
Related Verses:
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:2
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” – Proverbs 22:9
“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” – Matthew 5:13, 14
Galatians 5:13 – Servant Hearts
“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.” – Galatians 5:13
Related Verses:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,” – Colossians 3:23
“For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45
“If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.” – Mark 9:35
Philippians 2:4 – Looking to Others
“Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others,” – Philippians 2:4
Related Verses:
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4
“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:10
Colossians 3:14 – Love Above All
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” – Colossians 3:14
Related Verses:
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
“Let everything you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.” – 1 Peter 1:22
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encouragement and Building Up
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Related Verses:
“Encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are in fact doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
“As you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” – Colossians 3:16
Luke 6:31 – The Golden Rule
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
Related Verses:
“Therefore whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
“In everything you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 22:39
Proverbs 11:25 – Generosity
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25
Related Verses:
“He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17
“Give, and it will be given to you.” – Luke 6:38
“The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.” – Proverbs 11:24
Matthew 25:40 – Serving Christ in Others
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” – Matthew 25:40
Related Verses:
“As you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” – Matthew 25:40
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” – Matthew 25:35
“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.” – Matthew 18:5
James 1:19 – Listening and Speaking
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” – James 1:19
Related Verses:
“The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.” – Proverbs 17:27
“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” – Proverbs 29:11
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs.” – Ephesians 4:29
Matthew 18:20 – Togetherness
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:20
Related Verses:
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” – Hebrews 10:25
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9
“There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” – Proverbs 18:24
Titus 3:1-2 – Encouraging Good Works
“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.” – Titus 3:1-2
Related Verses:
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” – Matthew 7:12
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.” – Ephesians 6:7
Proverbs 27:9 – Sweet Friendship
“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.” – Proverbs 27:9
Related Verses:
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17
“Better is open rebuke than hidden love.” – Proverbs 27:5
“The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.” – Proverbs 27:9
Romans 14:19 – Pursuing Peace
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” – Romans 14:19
Related Verses:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9
“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” – Hebrews 12:14
“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” – Proverbs 11:14
Micah 6:8 – Walking in Humility
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8
Related Verses:
“But the humble will inherit the land and will delight in abundant peace.” – Psalm 37:11
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” – Luke 14:11
Hebrews 13:1 – Continual Love
“Let mutual love continue.” – Hebrews 13:1
Related Verses:
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
2 Corinthians 9:7 – Cheerful Giving
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
Related Verses:
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” – Proverbs 22:9
“Give, and it will be given to you…” – Luke 6:38
Psalm 133:1 – Unity Among Friends
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1
Related Verses:
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:3
“For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body…” – 1 Corinthians 12:13
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” – Psalm 133:1
2 Timothy 2:22 – Pursue Righteousness
“Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” – 2 Timothy 2:22
Related Verses:
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” – Romans 14:19
“Pursue love and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.” – 1 Corinthians 14:1
Matthew 5:14 – Be a Light
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
Related Verses:
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
“And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” – Philippians 2:14-15
Psalm 37:4 – Delight in the Lord
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
Related Verses:
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” – Psalm 16:11
Proverbs 16:24 – Kind Words
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” – Proverbs 16:24
Related Verses:
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.” – Proverbs 16:24
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:21
1 John 3:18 – Love in Action
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
Related Verses:
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” – 1 John 3:17
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.” – Matthew 25:35
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
Isaiah 40:31 – Strength in the Lord
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Related Verses:
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” – Isaiah 41:10
Matthew 6:33 – Prioritizing God
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
Related Verses:
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
Final Thoughts
Gathering for a tea party is a cherished tradition that not only comforts the body but nourishes the soul. As you share laughter, stories, and delicious treats, take a moment to reflect on the biblical principles that can elevate our interactions. The verses above emphasize the virtues of love, generosity, humility, and hospitality, reminding us that through our relationships, we have the unique opportunity to reflect God’s love. As you sip tea and share joys, may you inspire one another to cultivate a spirit of encouragement and unity. Let each gathering be an encouragement, ensuring that through your fellowship, you continue to grow together in faith and kindness.