25 Bible Verses about Being A Friend

A man with many friends may be harmed,
but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

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

I do not call you slaves anymore, because a slave doesn’t know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have heard from My Father.

A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

Don’t make friends with an angry man,
and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered man,
or you will learn his ways
and entangle yourself in a snare.

Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.

No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends.

This is My command: Love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. read more.
I do not call you slaves anymore, because a slave doesn’t know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have heard from My Father.

Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”

When David had finished speaking with Saul, Jonathan committed himself to David, and loved him as much as he loved himself. Saul kept David with him from that day on and did not let him return to his father’s house. Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as much as himself.

A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy man?

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.

Better an open reprimand
than concealed love. The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

No one should seek his own good, but the good of the other person.

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!

Plans fail when there is no counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.

Adulteresses! Don’t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? So whoever wants to be the world’s friend becomes God’s enemy.

“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

So the Scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness, and he was called God’s friend.

Oil and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. Also, if two lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person alone keep warm? read more.
And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.

Above all, maintain an intense love for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins.