One of the most fundamental and special things about Christianity is that we are not called to walk in our faith alone. Jesus’ life and ministry paint a picture of community, friendship, and loving one’s neighbor that should encourage us to point one another towards Christ.

By loving others, we are able to love the Lord better and please Him. Read these Bible verses to remind yourself of the beauty of Christian friendship and the importance of faithful community.

John 15:13

“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Galatians 6:2

“Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.”

Proverbs 27:17

“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”

Hebrews 10:24-25

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Romans 12:15

“Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.”

Ephesians 4:32

“Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”

James 5:16

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”

Galatians 5:16

“For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Romans 1:12

“When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.”

Jude 1:20-21

“But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.”

A team of over 100 leading biblical scholars meticulously translated the best Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic texts into the contemporary English of the New Living Translation (NLT), blending the highest accuracy with exceptional clarity. The result is the accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable Bible translation that you can trust and easily apply to your life. Learn more on the official NLT website: NewLivingTranslation.com.