“But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”
1 Thessalonians 4:9
“But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.”
2 Samuel 13:3
“If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, s...”
Deuteronomy 13:6
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“And he said unto them, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay...”
Exodus 32:27
“Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy ...”
James 4:4
“I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls.”
Job 30:29
“But Samson’s wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend. ”
Judges 14:20
“Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to m...”
Philippians 2:25
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17
“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. ”
Proverbs 18:24
“Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:”
Proverbs 22:24
“Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near t...”
Proverbs 27:10
“I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.”
Psalms 35:14
“I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the ...”
Revelation 1:9
“And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother’s name was Joktan.”
1 Chronicles 1:19
“And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.”
1 Chronicles 2:32
“Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.”
1 Chronicles 2:42
“And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.”
1 Chronicles 4:11
“And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,”
1 Chronicles 6:39
“And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.”
1 Chronicles 7:16
“And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal.”
1 Chronicles 7:35
“And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.”
1 Chronicles 8:39
“And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three.”
1 Chronicles 11:20
“Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth–lehem,”
1 Chronicles 11:26
“Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri,”
1 Chronicles 11:38
“Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,”
1 Chronicles 11:45
“And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.”
1 Chronicles 19:11
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerus...”
1 Chronicles 19:15
“And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver’s b...”
1 Chronicles 20:5
“But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him.”
1 Chronicles 20:7
“The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.”
1 Chronicles 24:25
“The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the Lord.”
1 Chronicles 26:22
“The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.”
1 Chronicles 27:7
“And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:”
1 Chronicles 27:33
“Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,”
1 Corinthians 1:1
“God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.”
1 Corinthians 1:9
“But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkar...”
1 Corinthians 5:11
“But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.”
1 Corinthians 6:6
“But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.”
1 Corinthians 7:12
“But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.”
1 Corinthians 7:15
“And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?”
1 Corinthians 8:11
“Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. ”
1 Corinthians 8:13
“But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.”
1 Corinthians 10:20
“As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come wh...”
1 Corinthians 16:12
“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son J...”
1 John 1:3
“If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:”
1 John 1:6
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”
1 John 1:7
“He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.”
1 John 2:9
“He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.”
1 John 2:10
“But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.”
1 John 2:11
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- What does the Bible say about friendship?
- The Bible presents friendship as a sacred bond built on loyalty, love, and mutual support. Scripture teaches that true friends stick closer than family, speak truth even when it's difficult, and help each other grow in wisdom and character. Biblical friendship is marked by sacrifice, forgiveness, and genuine care for each other's wellbeing.
- What is the best Bible verse for friendship?
- Proverbs 17:17 is often considered the gold standard: 'A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.' This verse captures the essence of true friendship—unconditional love and unwavering support during life's toughest moments. It reminds us that real friends don't just celebrate with us; they stand by us when everything falls apart.
- How can Scripture help with friendship?
- Scripture provides practical wisdom for both being a better friend and choosing friends wisely. Biblical principles like speaking truthfully in love, forgiving readily, and putting others' needs before our own can transform our relationships. When friendships face conflict or distance, verses about reconciliation and patience offer guidance for healing and restoration.
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