Bible Verses About Relationships
Every relationship, from a close friend to a coworker, takes humility and effort. These verses give you plain guidance on how to treat people, whom to spend time with and how to keep the peace. They apply to family, friends, church and work.
11 scriptures in modern King James wording
Proverbs 27:17KJV
“Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9KJV
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12KJV
“And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Romans 12:10KJV
“Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”
Romans 12:18KJV
“If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men.”
Colossians 3:13KJV
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do all of you.”
Ephesians 4:2KJV
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
Proverbs 13:20KJV
“He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”
Galatians 6:2KJV
“Bear all of you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
Philippians 2:3KJV
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
1 Peter 3:8KJV
“Finally, be all of you all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:”
Common questions
What does the Bible say about healthy relationships?
It points to humility, patience and forgiveness. Ephesians 4:2 calls for gentleness and patience as you put up with one another in love, and Colossians 3:13 says to forgive as the Lord forgave you. Proverbs 13:20 adds that the company you keep shapes you.
How should I treat people I disagree with?
Romans 12:18 says to live at peace with everyone as far as it depends on you. Proverbs 15:1 and Philippians 2:3 point the same way: answer gently and count others as more important than yourself.
Related Bible verses
- Bible Verses About FriendshipThe Bible describes friends who stay loyal in hard times, speak honestly and sharpen each other.
- Bible Verses About UnityUnity does not mean everyone is the same.
- Bible Verses About ForgivenessForgiveness is hard, and the Bible does not pretend otherwise.
- Bible Verses About LoveLove sits at the center of the Bible, from God's love for you to the way you treat the people around you.
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