Friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts. Good friends encourage us, help us when we are struggling, celebrate our victories, and remind us of God’s love. The Bible teaches children how to be faithful friends and how to choose friends who honor God.
This collection of 75 Bible verses is organized by friendship lessons that children can easily understand and apply in everyday life.
What Does the Bible Say About Friendship?
The Bible shows that true friendship is built on love, trust, kindness, forgiveness, and faithfulness. Jesus Himself called His followers friends and demonstrated the greatest example of friendship through His love and sacrifice.
Let’s discover what God’s Word teaches about being a good friend.
Friendship Lesson #1: Love Your Friends
1. John 15:12
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
2. John 15:13
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
3. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
4. Romans 12:10
“Love one another with brotherly affection.”
5. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly.”
Life Lesson for Kids
A good friend shows love through actions, not just words.
Friendship Lesson #2: Be Kind to Others
6. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.”
7. Colossians 3:12
“Put on compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”
8. Proverbs 3:3
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you.”
9. Luke 6:31
“As you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.”
10. Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb.”
Life Lesson for Kids
Kind words can brighten someone’s entire day.
Friendship Lesson #3: Choose Good Friends
11. Proverbs 13:20
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise.”
12. Proverbs 12:26
“The righteous gives good advice to friends.”
13. 1 Corinthians 15:33
“Bad company ruins good morals.”
14. Psalm 1:1
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked.”
15. Proverbs 22:24-25
“Make no friendship with a man given to anger.”
Life Lesson for Kids
Friends influence our choices. Choose friends who help you follow God.
Friendship Lesson #4: Encourage One Another
16. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Encourage one another and build one another up.”
17. Hebrews 10:24
“Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.”
18. Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
19. Romans 15:2
“Let each of us please his neighbor for his good.”
20. Galatians 6:2
“Bear one another’s burdens.”
Life Lesson for Kids
Great friends help each other become stronger.
Friendship Lesson #5: Be Faithful
21. Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times.”
22. Proverbs 18:24
“There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
23. Ruth 1:16
“Where you go I will go.”
24. Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Two are better than one.”
25. Ecclesiastes 4:10
“If they fall, one will lift up his fellow.”
Life Lesson for Kids
True friends stay by your side during good and bad times.
Friendship Lesson #6: Learn to Forgive
26. Matthew 6:14
“If you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
27. Colossians 3:13
“As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
28. Luke 6:37
“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
29. Mark 11:25
“Whenever you stand praying, forgive.”
30. Ephesians 4:32
“Forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
Life Lesson for Kids
Every friendship needs forgiveness because everyone makes mistakes.
Friendship Lesson #7: Help Friends in Need
31. Hebrews 13:16
“Do not neglect to do good and to share.”
32. Acts 20:35
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
33. Philippians 2:4
“Look not only to your own interests.”
34. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord.”
35. Matthew 5:16
“Let your light shine before others.”
Life Lesson for Kids
Helping others is one of the best ways to show friendship.
Friendship Lesson #8: Speak Truthfully
36. Proverbs 27:6
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend.”
37. Ephesians 4:25
“Speak the truth with his neighbor.”
38. Proverbs 24:26
“Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.”
39. Psalm 15:2
“Who speaks truth in his heart.”
40. Zechariah 8:16
“Speak the truth to one another.”
Life Lesson for Kids
Honesty builds strong friendships.
Friendship Lesson #9: Be Peaceful
41. Romans 12:18
“If possible, live peaceably with all.”
42. Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers.”
43. Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turns away wrath.”
44. James 3:18
“A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace.”
45. Psalm 34:14
“Seek peace and pursue it.”
Life Lesson for Kids
Peaceful friends solve problems instead of creating them.
Friendship Lesson #10: Follow Jesus, the Perfect Friend
46. John 15:15
“I have called you friends.”
47. Matthew 19:14
“Let the little children come to me.”
48. Hebrews 13:5
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
49. Psalm 136:1
“His steadfast love endures forever.”
50. Romans 8:38-39
“Nothing can separate us from the love of God.”
Life Lesson for Kids
Jesus is the greatest friend we will ever have.
25 More Friendship Verses for Kids
- Proverbs 27:9
- Psalm 133:1
- Romans 14:19
- Titus 3:2
- Colossians 3:14
- James 3:17
- Luke 10:27
- Matthew 7:12
- Galatians 5:22
- Galatians 5:23
- Romans 13:10
- Hebrews 3:13
- Proverbs 10:12
- Psalm 133:3
- Philippians 2:3
- James 1:19
- Proverbs 14:21
- Proverbs 20:6
- Psalm 119:63
- 1 John 4:7
- 1 John 4:11
- Romans 12:9
- 1 Peter 3:8
- Proverbs 11:25
- Hebrews 6:10
Friendship Prayer for Kids
Dear God,
Thank You for the gift of friendship. Help me be kind, loving, honest, and faithful to my friends. Teach me to forgive quickly, encourage others, and follow the example of Jesus. Bless my friendships and help me be a light wherever I go.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Final Thoughts
God designed friendship to be a blessing. These 75 Bible verses teach children how to love others, show kindness, forgive mistakes, and build lasting friendships that honor God. Encourage your child to memorize one friendship verse each week and practice it with their friends every day.
The strongest friendships are the ones built on God’s love.
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