Friends

He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. — read the full passage →

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.

To him that is ready to faint kindness should be showed from his friend; Even to him that forsaketh the fear of the Almighty.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins: — read the full passage →

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go: — read the full passage →

and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; — read the full passage →

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. — read the full passage →

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

The righteous is a guide to his neighbor; But the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

that is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.

Ye adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore would be a friend of the world maketh himself an enemy of God.

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden. — read the full passage →

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. — read the full passage →

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God.

Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; And go not to thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go: — read the full passage →

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. — read the full passage →

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I heard from my Father I have made known unto you.

Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite; and they made an appointment together to come to bemoan him and to comfort him.

Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, Who did eat of my bread, Hath lifted up his heel against me.

As in water faceanswerethto face, So the heart of man to man.

And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for Jehovah hath sent me as far as Beth-el. And Elisha said, As Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Beth-el.

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. — read the full passage →

He that loveth pureness of heart, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

For it was not an enemy that reproached me; Then I could have borne it: Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; Then I would have hid myself from him: — read the full passage →

And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.

Abide thou with me, fear not; for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: for with me thou shalt be in safeguard.

forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye:

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.

where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: Jehovah do so to me, and more also, if aught but death part thee and me.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another; — read the full passage →

And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also.

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place: Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite; and they made an appointment together to come to bemoan him and to comfort him. — read the full passage →

Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, and to return from following after thee, for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God; — read the full passage →

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life;

And Jehovah spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his minister Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the Tent.

When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Shall two walk together, except they have agreed?

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him that is alone when he falleth, and hath not another to lift him up.

Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you, — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

And David said, I will show kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness unto me. So David sent by his servants to comfort him concerning his father. And David’s servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.

And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, and to return from following after thee, for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God;

He hath put my brethren far from me, And mine acquaintance are wholly estranged from me. — read the full passage →

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

God setteth the solitary in families: He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, that, when David was come to the top of the ascent, where God was worshipped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head. — read the full passage →

As I was in the ripeness of my days, When the friendship of God was upon my tent;

And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of Jehovah, saying, Jehovah shall be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed, for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.

My friends scoff at me: But mine eye poureth out tears unto God, — read the full passage →

I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: Very pleasant hast thou been unto me: Thy love to me was wonderful, Passing the love of women.

My friends scoff at me: But mine eye poureth out tears unto God,

And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; — read the full passage →

Whom have I in heavenbut thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom. — read the full passage →

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

But it was thou, a man mine equal, My companion, and my familiar friend.

he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

Trust ye not in a neighbor; put ye not confidence in a friend; keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.

At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.

to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Islikea broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, — read the full passage →