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Bible Verses About Friendship

Bible verses about friendship — loyalty, encouragement, walking together.

16 verses · curated by hand

From the wider Bible

More verses about friendship in Scripture

125 passages mentioning “friend” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Romans 16:10

    “Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.”

  2. Romans 16:11

    “Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet them of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.”

  3. James 2:23

    “and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness”; and he was called the friend of God.”

  4. James 4:4

    “You adulterers and adulteresses, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”

  5. 3 John 1:14

    “but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.”

Frequently asked

Questions about friendship in the Bible

What does the Bible say about friendship?
Proverbs 17:17 says "a friend loves at all times." Proverbs 27:17: "iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." John 15:13: "Greater love has no one than this — to lay down one's life for one's friends."
Which Bible verse is about a true friend?
Proverbs 18:24 ("there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother") and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (the working parts of any deep love) are the two most-quoted on real friendship.
How do I find good Christian friends?
Scripture commends gathering with other believers (Hebrews 10:24-25) and walking with the wise (Proverbs 13:20). Church, small groups, and serving together are the usual paths.