Bible Verses About Friends

Friends are one of life's greatest blessings, and the Bible has much to say about the value of true friendship. From the loyal bond of David and Jonathan to the instruction of Proverbs, Scripture reveals what genuine friendship looks like and how to be a faithful friend. These Bible verses about friends will help you appreciate the friends God has given you, become a better friend yourself, and understand the characteristics that define biblical friendship.

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“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”

1 John 4:7

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“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”

1 Corinthians 13:4

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“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

John 15:13

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“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”

John 13:34

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“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

Matthew 22:39

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“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”

Colossians 3:14

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“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”

Romans 12:10

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“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”

Ephesians 5:25

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“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”

John 15:12

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“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”

Colossians 3:15

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“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

2 Chronicles 7:14

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“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

James 5:16

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“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20

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“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”

Ephesians 4:32

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“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”

Colossians 3:13

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“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”

Genesis 2:24

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“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”

Ephesians 5:22

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“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”

Ephesians 5:33

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“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9

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“And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”

Ecclesiastes 4:12

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“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”

1 Peter 4:10

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“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”

Hebrews 13:4

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“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.”

Ephesians 4:26

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“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

Proverbs 15:1

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“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”

James 1:19

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“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”

1 Peter 2:9

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“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11

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“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

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“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”

Matthew 5:14

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“Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun.”

Ecclesiastes 9:9

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Why Read Bible Verses About Friends?

Proverbs 17:17 says a friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 18:24 speaks of a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 27:17 declares that as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 teaches that two are better than one because they can help each other up when they fall. These verses reveal that friendship is not merely social but spiritual, providing encouragement, accountability, and support through every season of life.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Friends in Daily Life

Be intentional about investing in your friendships through regular contact. Choose friends who challenge you to grow spiritually (Proverbs 27:17). Be the kind of friend you want to have: loyal, honest, and encouraging. Pray for your friends regularly. Be present in both good times and hard times (Proverbs 17:17). Speak truth in love even when it is difficult (Proverbs 27:6).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about friends?
The Bible presents friends as essential blessings. Proverbs 17:17 says a friend loves at all times. Proverbs 27:17 shows friends sharpen each other. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 emphasizes the value of companionship.
How do I choose good friends according to the Bible?
Proverbs 13:20 says walk with the wise to become wise. Choose friends who love God, challenge you to grow, speak truth, and demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit. Avoid friendships that lead you away from God.
What makes a good friend according to Scripture?
A good friend loves consistently (Proverbs 17:17), speaks honest truth (Proverbs 27:6), provides help in trouble (Ecclesiastes 4:10), and spurs you toward godliness (Proverbs 27:17).
Can friends become like family?
Proverbs 18:24 says there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. The Bible recognizes that some friendships become as deep and committed as family bonds, sometimes even closer.

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