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13 Bible Verses About Relationships (KJV)

God made us for one another, and His Word gives wisdom for how to love the people in our lives. Here is what the Bible says about relationships.

What the Bible says about relationships

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
John 13:34
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
Proverbs 27:17
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind... beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”
1 Corinthians 13:4,7
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;”
1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Love that is patient, kind, and not self-seeking is the pattern for every relationship worth keeping.

“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 4:2-3

We are called to bear with one another in love, keeping the unity of the Spirit in peace.

“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”
Amos 3:3

Two cannot walk together unless they agree, a reminder that true fellowship shares a common direction.

“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
Proverbs 18:24

A friend who sticks closer than a brother points us to the faithful friendship of Christ.

“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
Romans 12:18

As much as it depends on us, we are to live peaceably with all people.

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”
Philippians 2:3-4

In humility we esteem others above ourselves and look to their interests, the heart of healthy bonds.

“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”
Matthew 18:15

Christ gives a gentle path for repairing relationships, going first and privately to the one who wronged us.

“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2

Bearing one another's burdens fulfills the law of Christ and knits us together in love.

Healthy relationships are built on the love, kindness, and forgiveness God first showed us. We love because He first loved us.

How these verses point to Christ

Every good relationship reflects the love God has shown us in Jesus. He came to reconcile us to the Father and to one another, breaking down the walls that divide. At the cross he loved us while we were still far off, and he calls us to love the same way. Christ is the truest friend, and his Spirit gives us the patience, forgiveness, and humility that make our relationships whole.

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People also ask

What does the Bible say about relationships?
Scripture calls us to love one another as Christ loved us (John 13:34), to be kind and forgiving (Ephesians 4:32), and to sharpen and support one another (Proverbs 27:17).
How should Christians treat one another?
With sacrificial love, kindness, patience, and forgiveness, reflecting how God in Christ has treated us (Ephesians 4:32, 1 Corinthians 13).
Is there a Bible verse about friendship?
Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, and John 15:13 are beloved verses about friendship.
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