99+ Best Bible Verses About Relationships (Short & Inspirational)

1. Proverbs 27:6

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

2. 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 through the bond of peace.

3. 1 John 3:18

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

4. 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, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

5. Titus 3:2

To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

6. 1 John 3:11

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

7. Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

8. Galatians 6:2

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

9. Romans 15:5

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

10. Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

11. Romans 15:14

I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another.

12. Colossians 3:14

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

13. Proverbs 28:23

Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.

14. Proverbs 17:9

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

15. Ephesians 6:1-4

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’ which is the first commandment with a promise—so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.

16. 1 Peter 1:22

Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.

17. Proverbs 17:17

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

18. 1 Corinthians 15:33

Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.’

19. Romans 12:10

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

20. Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

21. 2 Corinthians 6:14

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

22. Proverbs 20:19

A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.

23. Matthew 5:9

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

24. Matthew 22:39

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

25. Romans 15:7

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

26. Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

27. 1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

28. Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

29. 1 Thessalonians 4:9

Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.

30. 2 Timothy 2:24

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

31. Colossians 3:12

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

32. 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.

33. Proverbs 11:14

For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

34. 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.

35. 1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’

36. Philippians 4:5

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

37. Proverbs 15:4

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

38. Galatians 5:13

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

39. Ephesians 4:32

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

40. John 13:34-35

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

41. Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

42. 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 but each of you to the interests of the others.

43. Colossians 3:9-10

Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

44. Proverbs 13:20

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

45. Romans 14:13

Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.

46. James 2:8

If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right.

47. Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

48. Proverbs 27:9

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

49. 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, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.

50. Proverbs 25:17

Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—too much of you, and they will hate you.

51. Proverbs 15:22

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

52. 1 John 4:20

Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.

53. 1 Peter 3:8

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

54. Matthew 7:12

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

55. Ecclesiastes 4:12

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

56. 2 Corinthians 1:4

Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

57. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

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

58. Proverbs 11:13

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

59. Proverbs 19:20

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

60. Proverbs 21:19

Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

61. James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

62. John 15:12

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.

63. Luke 6:31

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

64. Proverbs 18:24

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

65. Colossians 4:6

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

66. 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.

67. Psalm 41:9

Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me.

68. Philippians 2:2

Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

69. Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

70. 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 and get yourself ensnared.

71. Proverbs 24:26

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

72. Ephesians 5:21

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

73. Hebrews 12:14

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

74. 1 Corinthians 1:10

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.

75. Proverbs 10:12

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

76. Proverbs 25:11

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

77. Matthew 18:20

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

78. Romans 14:19

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

79. Romans 13:8

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

80. 1 Corinthians 10:24

No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

81. Proverbs 3:3

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

82. Proverbs 13:10

Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

83. 2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

84. Hebrews 3:13

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

85. Proverbs 12:26

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

86. James 4:11

Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it.

87. Proverbs 16:28

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

88. Proverbs 27:10

Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family, and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.

89. 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

90. James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

91. Psalm 133:1

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

92. James 5:16

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.

93. Hebrews 13:1

Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters.

94. Colossians 3:13

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

95. Matthew 5:23-24

Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

96. Romans 16:17

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.

97. Proverbs 22:11

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

98. 1 John 4:11

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

99. Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

100. Proverbs 4:23

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.