99+ Powerful Bible Verses About Friendship

1. Proverbs 27:10

Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family.

2. Galatians 5:14

For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

3. Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

4. James 5:16

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

5. Proverbs 25:20

Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

6. Proverbs 18:24

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

7. 1 Samuel 18:1-3

After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself.

8. Proverbs 27:19

As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.

9. Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

10. Psalm 55:13-14

But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship.

11. Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.

12. James 2:23

And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.

13. Hebrews 10:24-25

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together.

14. Proverbs 22:11

One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.

15. Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.

16. Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

17. Proverbs 16:28

A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

18. Proverbs 11:13

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.

19. 1 John 1:7

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.

20. 3 John 1:15

Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. Greet the friends there by name.

21. John 15:13

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

22. John 15:15

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends.

23. Romans 15:5-6

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other.

24. Romans 14:13

Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block.

25. Psalm 119:63

I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.

26. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

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.

27. Proverbs 25:17

28. 2 Samuel 1:26

I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother; you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women.

29. Proverbs 3:29

Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you.

30. 1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord.”

31. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

32. Proverbs 13:20

Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

33. Proverbs 27:23

Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.

34. 1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.

35. Luke 16:9

I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.

36. Job 6:14

Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

37. 2 Kings 2:2

Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; the Lord has sent me to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.”

38. Psalm 133:1

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

39. Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way.

40. 2 Peter 1:7

And to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

41. Proverbs 27:5-6

Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted.

42. Romans 12:15

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

43. Romans 14:19

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

44. Ecclesiastes 4:12

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

45. Proverbs 25:11

Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.

46. Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

47. Matthew 18:20

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.

48. Colossians 3:13

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.

49. Romans 1:12

That is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

50. Philemon 1:7

Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

51. 1 Corinthians 15:33

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

52. Job 42:10

After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.

53. Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.

54. Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

55. Proverbs 27:18

The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored.

56. Proverbs 22:24-25

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways.

57. Proverbs 17:9

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

58. 1 John 3:11

For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.

59. Philippians 1:3-4

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy.

60. Matthew 22:39

And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

61. James 4:4

You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God?

62. Ruth 1:16-17

But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.”

63. Proverbs 14:21

It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

64. 1 Corinthians 12:25-26

So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.

65. Galatians 5:26

Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

66. 1 John 4:7

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

67. Acts 2:42

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

68. Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

69. Proverbs 27:7

One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.

70. Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head.

71. Philippians 2:3-4

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests.

72. Proverbs 27:14

If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.

73. Hebrews 13:1

Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters.

74. Zechariah 8:16

These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts.

75. Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

76. Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

77. Proverbs 12:26

The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

78. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others.

79. Acts 4:32

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own.

80. Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.

81. Colossians 3:12-14

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another.

82. Luke 6:31

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

83. 1 John 4:11

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

84. Proverbs 15:13

A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

85. Psalm 101:6

My eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me.

86. 1 Peter 4:8-10

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

87. Romans 13:8

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another.

88. Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

89. Hebrews 12:14

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy.

90. Romans 12:13

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

91. Ephesians 4:2-3

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit.

92. Proverbs 20:6

Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

93. Colossians 3:16

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom.

94. 2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another.

95. Proverbs 28:7

A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

96. Galatians 6:2

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

97. 1 John 3:18

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

98. Proverbs 24:26

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

99. 1 Thessalonians 3:12

May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else.

100. Proverbs 18:1

An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.