Bible Verses about Friendship

A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17	A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. family relationships
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. family

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13	Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. love sacrifice
For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. Ecclesiastes 4:10	For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! relationships neighbor
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1	Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! community family
He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. Proverbs 17:9	Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. forgiveness
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7	Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. love neighbor rebirth
Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12	And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. relationships strength
A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. Proverbs 16:28	A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. honesty gossip lying
As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17	Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. relationships mind
To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. Job 6:14	He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. awe neighbor
And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also. 1 John 4:21	And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. law love
Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9	Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. relationships work
Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” 1 Corinthians 15:33	Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” evil goodness
Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend, Nor go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; Better is a neighbor nearby than a brother far away. Proverbs 27:10	Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away. family neighbor
For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. Romans 1:11-12	For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. strength encouragement faith
Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. James 4:4	You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. sin God world
God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land. Psalm 68:6	God settles the solitary in a home; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a parched land. freedom obedience punishment