The word of God has always been big on friendship. God wants us to have friends, good friends, loyal friends. That can stand by us. All over the bible friendship has always been a big part of the lives that men and women of God lived. Even our Lord jesus christ had a friend he loved so mich he cried upon his death, his friend lizards. Friendship is sanctioned by God. I do not know the reasons you need encouragement from God on friendship but whatever situation you are in with that friend that matters to you or whatever guidance you need in your relationship with your friends. These verses will be there to help.
Encouraging Bible Verses for Friends (KJV – King James Version)
- Proverbs 17:17 – “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”
- John 15:13 – “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
- Proverbs 27:9 – “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”
- Job 6:14 – “To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend…”
From the first 5 verses our God has even placed friendship above your blood brother. If you have a friend you should have genuine love for your friend show him.love and loyalty and accept suppofrom him when you’re troubled. Friendship is very important.
Encouraging Bible Verses for Friends (GNB – Good News Bible)
- Proverbs 18:24 – “Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Encourage one another and help one another, just as you are now doing.”
- Colossians 3:13 – “Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else.”
- Romans 12:10 – “Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another.”
- Proverbs 27:17 – “People learn from one another, just as iron sharpens iron.”
The bible is encouraging us to learn from our friends and show them respect. Forgiveness is important in friendship as well as tolerating each others short comings. A friend you cannot learn from is not the ideal friend from what the word of God says. Iron sharpens iron says the book of proverbs. Be friends with people you can learn from and do not be too proud to learn from him or her.
Encouraging Bible Verses for Friends (Book of Mormon)
- Alma 17:2 – “What added more to his joy, they were still his brethren in the Lord.”
- Mosiah 18:9 – “Willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light.”
- Ether 12:4 – “Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world.”
- 2 Nephi 1:15 – “I am encircled about eternally in the arms of his love.”
- Moroni 7:45 – “Charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not…”
Encouraging Bible Verses for Friends (NEV – New English Version)
- 1 Peter 4:8-9 – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
- Ecclesiastes 4:12 – “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
- Philippians 1:3 – “I thank my God every time I remember you.”
- Proverbs 27:6 – “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”
- Luke 6:31 – “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
In conclusion the bible asks you to
- love your friend
- be loyal
- learn from your friend
- lean on your friend
- Be tolerant of your friend
- And forgive when your friend hurts you.
In conclusion God hates shitty friends and approves of true and genuine friendship built on love, trust, forgiveness, comfort and genuine concern. If you’re not doing this in your friendship it is not in lime with the will of God.
