Bible Verses about 'God as friend'

A true friend is one at all times, and a brother is… Proverbs 17:17

A true friend is one at all times, and a brother is born to render help in time of need. Proverbs 17:17	A friend loves at all times, and kinsfolk are born to share adversity. friendship family relationships
Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father, and do not run to your brother’s house when troubles befall you; far better is a friend nearby than a brother who is far away. Proverbs 27:10	Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your parent; do not go to the house of your kindred in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is nearby than kindred who are far away. friendship family neighbor

Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin. friendship family
Hence, be imitators of God, as beloved children. Ephesians 5:1	Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. children following
One who despairs should have the support of his friends even if he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty. Job 6:14	Those who withhold kindness from a friend forsake the fear of the Almighty. awe friendship neighbor
As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the wits of his neighbor. Proverbs 27:17	Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens the wits of another. friendship relationships mind
Adulterers! Do you not know that love of the world results in enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a lover of the world makes himself an enemy of God. James 4:4	Adulterers! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. sin God friendship
The one who leads a blameless life and does what is right, who speaks the truth from the heart and does not slander anyone, who does not harm a friend and does not scorn a neighbor. Psalm 15:2-3	Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the truth from their heart; who do not slander with their tongue, and do no evil to their friends, nor take up a reproach against their neighbors. truth blameless gossip
If we are diligent in observing all of these commandments before the Lord, our God, as he commanded of us, then this will be our righteousness. Deuteronomy 6:25	If we diligently observe this entire commandment before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us, we will be in the right. obedience law righteousness
Nor should you present any part of your body as an instrument for wickedness leading to sin. Rather, present yourselves to God as having been raised from death to life and the parts of your body to God as instruments for righteousness. Romans 6:13	No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as instruments of righteousness. sin righteousness sacrifice
Make every effort to present yourself before God as one who is worthy of his approval, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, but who imparts the word of truth without any alteration. 2 Timothy 2:15	Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth. honesty truth work
Beloved, I pray that everything is going well with you and that your bodily health is equal to that of your soul. 3 John 1:2	Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul. blessing prayer soul
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have life. Psalm 104:33	I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. singing worship life
Though he was in the form of God, he did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. Being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:6-8	Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. Savior obedience Jesus
No prophecy ever came from human initiative. Rather, when people spoke as messengers of God, they did so under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21	Because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. prophecy Spirit speaking
As servants of God, behave as free people, but do not use your freedom as a means to cover up wrongdoing. 1 Peter 2:16	As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil. life freedom evil
But you are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people claimed by God as his own possession,” so that you may proclaim the praise of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9	But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. evangelism salvation holiness
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a sacrificial offering whose fragrance is pleasing to God. Ephesians 5:2	And live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. love sacrifice Jesus
However, you, dear friends, must build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God as you await our Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy, who will grant you eternal life. Jude 1:20-21	But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. faith Holy Spirit love
One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. Proverbs 17:9	One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. forgiveness friendship
But as for me, I will look to the Lord. I place my hope in God my savior; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7	But as for me, I will look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. hope salvation listening
As a deer longs for running streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. Psalm 42:2	As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. God desires
Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Romans 8:14	For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. obedience Spirit children
Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For love is as strong as death, and ardor is as relentless as the netherworld. Its flames are flashes of fire, an unending blaze. Song of songs 8:6	Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame. love heart death
Therefore, accept one another for the glory of God, just as Christ has accepted you. Romans 15:7	Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Jesus worship neighbor

For you, O God, have put us to the test; you have purified us as silver is refined.

For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried.

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And as we gaze upon the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, all of us are being transformed into that same image from glory to glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:18 Spirit transformation