Bible Verses About Friendship
Celebrate biblical community with these verses about friendship. Learn the qualities of a true friend and how to build godly relationships.
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“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.”
“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible define as a good friend?
The Bible defines a good friend as loyal (Proverbs 17:17), honest even when it hurts (Proverbs 27:6), encouraging (1 Thessalonians 5:11), and sacrificial (John 15:13). A godly friend sharpens you spiritually (Proverbs 27:17).
What is the best Bible verse for a best friend?
Proverbs 27:17 ('As iron sharpens iron...') and Proverbs 17:17 ('A friend loves at all times...') are classic verses to share with best friends, emphasizing the strength and constancy of true friendship.
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