Bible Verses about “friendships”
The Bible contains 17 verses about friendships across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals."”
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.”
“Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.”
“For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn't have another to lift him up.”
“If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
“A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.”
“A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
“Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone?”
“One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”
“Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors anger:”
“lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.”
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.”
“He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.”
“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man's friend.”
“A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.”
“"To him who is ready to faint, kindness should be shown from his friend; even to him who forsakes the fear of the Almighty.”