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Bible verses about friendship.

Short, encouraging Scripture on loyal friends and love that lasts — for a card, a caption, a hard week, or a thank-you to someone who stuck closer than a brother.

Verse of the day

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

Proverbs 17:17

Loyalty & love

  • “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17
  • “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13
  • “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24

Encouragement & support

  • “Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
  • “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11
  • “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

Honesty & growth

  • “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17
  • “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” Proverbs 27:6
  • “Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”” 1 Corinthians 15:33

The best verse in the Bible about friendship

If you only send one, send Proverbs 17:17 — “A friend loves at all times.” It names the two things a real friendship is built on: love that doesn't depend on the season, and loyalty that shows up when things get hard.

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