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What Does the Bible Say About Friendship?

Scripture reveals that God intends for us to have deep, loyal friendships that spur us on, support us, and even be willing to sacrifice for one another.

Scripture on Friendship

Proverbs 17:17 Old Testament
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."
Proverbs 27:17 Old Testament
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
John 15:13 New Testament
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Old Testament
"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. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up."
1 Samuel 18:1 Old Testament
"After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself."
The Bottom Line
True friends love selflessly, sharpen each other, and walk through life's ups and downs together.
Try Today

Reach out to a friend today, let them know you're thinking of them, and ask how you can support them.

Prayer

Jesus said, 'This is my command: Love each other' (John 15:17).

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of friendship. Help me to be the kind of friend You intend - loyal, supportive, and willing to make sacrifices for those I care about. Open my eyes to see how I can better love and serve my friends. Give me the courage to have tough conversations and the wisdom to speak the truth in love. May my friendships point others to the unending love found in You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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