Friendship is one of the greatest gifts we can experience, and the Bible offers profound wisdom on what it means to be a good friend. Throughout Scripture, we see the importance of love, support, and encouragement in our relationships. These verses not only highlight the qualities of true friendship but also remind us how we can embody those virtues in our lives.
In our journey through life, having good friends can uplift our spirits and guide us through challenges. The Bible encourages us to cultivate meaningful friendships rooted in faith and love. Here, we’ve gathered 30 powerful verses that celebrate the essence of being a good friend and the blessings that come from such connections. Whether you’re seeking to deepen existing friendships or build new ones, these scriptures provide invaluable insights and encouragement.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends.
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray.
He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.
Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man,
Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.
As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
Do not be deceived: Bad company ruins good morals.
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.
Do not forsake your friend and your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity.
I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; very pleasant have you been to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.
The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Famous and Strong Quotes about a good friend
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.
A friend may be waiting behind a stranger's face.
The language of friendship is not words but meanings.
True friends stab you in the front.
Thanksgiving for True Companionship
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of a good friend. Thank You for bringing people into our lives who uplift us, share in our joys, and support us in our struggles. We are grateful for the bond that reflects Your love and kindness.
Lord, we ask for Your blessings upon our friendship. May it grow stronger with each passing day, rooted in faith and mutual respect. Help us to encourage one another, to rejoice together in times of happiness, and to provide comfort during moments of difficulty.
Guide us both in our words and actions, that we may reflect Your light to each other and to the world around us. Let our friendship be a testament to Your goodness, a source of strength, and a means to serve others in love.
We pray that our hearts remain open and our spirits connected, fostering trust and understanding. May we always cherish the moments we share and look for opportunities to grow together in faith.
Thank You, Lord, for the blessing of a good friend. May our relationship be rooted in You and please let it inspire others to seek the beauty of true companionship.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.