James 2:23

So, the Scripture was fulfilled, which says [Gen. 15:6], "Abraham believed God and [so] God considered him righteous," and he was called God's friend.

John 11:11

After saying these things He said to His disciples, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going to wake him up."

John 15:15

I do not call you slaves anymore, for a slave does not know what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because I have told you everything that I heard from my Father.

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Summary

Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?

Bible References

Thy friend

John 11:11
After saying these things He said to His disciples, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going to wake him up."
John 15:15
I do not call you slaves anymore, for a slave does not know what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because I have told you everything that I heard from my Father.
James 2:23
So, the Scripture was fulfilled, which says [Gen. 15:6], "Abraham believed God and [so] God considered him righteous," and he was called God's friend.