The Bible holds a treasure trove of wisdom that extends beyond its religious significance, filled with inspiring tales and lessons about love, persistence, and triumph over challenges. Among its pages, one can discover a remarkable collection of verses highlighting the beauty and strength of friendship, resonating with people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
Recognizing the importance of these bonds, we have thoughtfully curated 45 verses that embrace the essence of friendship, accompanied by 15 thought-provoking quotes that ignite resilience and inspire us to cherish and nurture these meaningful connections.
"A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity."
- Proverbs 17:17
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends."
- John 15:13
"Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel."
- Proverbs 27:9
"A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
- Proverbs 18:24
"Iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend."
- Proverbs 27:17
"Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor."
- Ecclesiastes 4:9
"Do not be deceived: 'Evil company corrupts good habits."
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
"He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed."
- Proverbs 13:20
"Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go,"
- Proverbs 22:24
"And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also."
- 1 John 4:21
"Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
- Matthew 7:12
"Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
- 1 John 4:11
"Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother."
- Matthew 18:15
"Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
- Matthew 5:23-24
"Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do."
- Colossians 3:13
"And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as his own soul."
- 1 Samuel 18:3
"But Ruth said: 'Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God."
- Ruth 1:16
"And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul."
- 1 Samuel 18:1
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,"
- Hebrews 10:24
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."
- Proverbs 17:17
Bible Verses About Friendship and Trust
"Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends."
- Proverbs 17:9
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
- Proverbs 3:5
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me."
- John 14:1
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
- Ephesians 4:32
"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
- Colossians 3:13
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
- 1 John 1:9
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
- Proverbs 27:17
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."
- Ecclesiastes 4:12
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ."
- Galatians 6:2
"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!"
- Psalm 133:1
"I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought."
- 1 Corinthians 1:10
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
- Ephesians 4:3
"A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends."
- Proverbs 16:28
"Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'"
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
"Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty."
- Job 6:14
"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted."
- Galatians 6:1
"My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins."
- James 5:19-20
"Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction."
- 2 Timothy 4:2
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."
- 1 Peter 4:10
"For even 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
"Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
- Romans 12:13
"But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd."
- Matthew 9:36
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
"Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble."
- 1 Peter 3:8
"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."
- Ephesians 4:29
"But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness."
- Hebrews 3:13
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."
- Proverbs 17:17
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."
- Philippians 2:3-4
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
- Ephesians 4:2
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
- James 5:16
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."
- Matthew 18:20
"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now."
- Philippians 1:3-5
"One word of God can make you rich or poor."
-Smith Wigglesworth
"The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation."
-D.L. Moody
"Defend the Bible? I would as soon defend a lion! Unchain it and it will defend itself."
-Charles Spurgeon
"I have a great need for Christ: I have a great Christ for my need."
-Charles Spurgeon
"All that I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all that I have not seen."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
"The primary purpose of reading the Bible is not to know the Bible but to know God."
-James Merritt
"The Bible is not an end in itself, but a means to bring men to an intimate and satisfying knowledge of God, that they may enter into Him, that they may delight in His Presence, may taste and know the inner sweetness of the very God Himself in the core and center of their hearts."
-A.W. Tozer
"Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible."
-Corrie ten Boom
"I used to ask God to help me. Then I asked if I might help Him. I ended up by asking Him to do His work through me."
-Hudson Taylor
"God does not give us everything we want, but He does fulfill His promises, leading us along the best and straightest paths to Himself."
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"You must go forward on your knees."
-Hudson Taylor
"A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education."
-Theodore Roosevelt
"The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right."
-Billy Graham
"The Bible is not a book for the faint of heart — it is a book full of all the greed and glory and violence and tenderness and sex and betrayal that befits mankind. It is not the collection of pretty little anecdotes mouthed by pious little church mice — it does not so much nibble at our shoe leather as it cuts to the heart and splits the marrow from the bone. It does not give us answers fitted to our small-minded questions, but truth that goes beyond what we even know to ask."
-Rich Mullins
"The Holy Scriptures are our letters from home."
-Augustine of Hippo
"The best way to know God is to love many things."
-Vincent Van Gogh
"If God is your partner, make your plans BIG!"
-D.L. Moody
"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."
-Psalm 119:11
"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
-Romans 10:17
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom."
-Colossians 3:16
As we conclude, let us recognize the remarkable treasure of wisdom found within the Bible, extending far beyond its religious teachings. Its verses on friendship resonate with the depths of our hearts, transcending differences in beliefs and backgrounds.
May these words inspire us to cultivate lasting connections, uplift one another, and navigate life's challenges with the power of unwavering companionship.
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