100+ Bible Quotes for Friendship – Timeless Verses to Inspire True Connection

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

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. — Ecclesiastes 4:9

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. — Proverbs 27:6

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. — Proverbs 27:17

Ointment and perfume delight the heart, and the sweetness of a friend comes from their earnest counsel. — Proverbs 27:9

There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. — Colossians 4:6

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. — John 15:13

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. — John 15:12

Bear one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. — Ephesians 4:2–3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. — Philippians 2:3

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. — Hebrews 10:24

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of the others. — Philippians 2:4

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. — Romans 12:15

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. — Romans 15:13

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. — Numbers 6:24–25

We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. — 2 Thessalonians 3:4

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. — 1 Peter 4:8

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9

You are my friends if you do what I command you. — John 15:14

I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. — Philemon 1:6

The righteous should be a friend to their neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. — Proverbs 12:26

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. — Proverbs 10:9

Better is open rebuke than hidden love. — Proverbs 27:5

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. — Proverbs 27:6

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. — Proverbs 24:26

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. — Proverbs 11:3

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. — Proverbs 28:13

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. — Ephesians 4:25

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. — Proverbs 3:3

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. — Ephesians 5:3

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

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — Matthew 6:14

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” — Matthew 18:21–22

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:31–32

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

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. — Luke 6:37

Love keeps no record of wrongs. — 1 Corinthians 13:5

If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. — Matthew 18:15

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

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. — Micah 7:18

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. — Psalm 103:12

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. — Micah 6:8

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared. — Proverbs 22:24–25

Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. — Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. — Proverbs 13:20

Bad company corrupts good character. — 1 Corinthians 15:33

Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. — Proverbs 18:1

Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways. — Proverbs 3:31

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives. — Proverbs 11:30

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. — Proverbs 22:3

Whoever follows instruction is in the path of life, but whoever rejects correction goes astray. — Proverbs 10:17

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. — Proverbs 19:20

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. — Proverbs 9:10

Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man you shall not go. — Proverbs 29:22

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. — Ephesians 2:10

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. — Matthew 28:19

As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. — John 17:18

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. — Matthew 5:16

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

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. — Romans 10:17

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

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation! — Isaiah 52:7

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. — Ephesians 5:19

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. — Hebrews 10:24

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. — Matthew 7:12

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. — Romans 12:15

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

Two people can stand against an attacker; a cord of three strands is not quickly broken. — Ecclesiastes 4:12

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. — John 16:33

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 8:38–39

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. — 1 John 4:12

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. — Psalm 28:7

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. — Romans 12:13

And let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. — Hebrews 10:25

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. — Acts 2:42

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! — Psalm 133:1

One body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called. — Ephesians 4:4

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. — Romans 15:7

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. — Romans 12:16

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. — Romans 12:10

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12

Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. — Hebrews 13:3

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. — Matthew 7:12

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom. — Colossians 3:16

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. — 1 Corinthians 12:27

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. — 1 Peter 4:8

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. — 1 Corinthians 13:4

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. — 1 John 4:9

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. — 1 John 4:11

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. — Proverbs 3:3

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. — Proverbs 10:12

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. — John 15:12

We love because he first loved us. — 1 John 4:19

Let all that you do be done in love. — 1 Corinthians 16:14

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. — 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Love your neighbor as yourself. — Mark 12:31

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. — John 15:13

You are my friends if you do what I command. — John 15:14

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. — John 15:15

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. — Matthew 18:20

Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. — Ephesians 5:25

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8

For I am sure that neither death nor life… will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 8:38–39

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. — Ephesians 1:7

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” — John 11:25

Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions. — Ephesians 2:4–5

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. — Matthew 11:28

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. — Psalm 23:6