

Jesus models the importance of love, obedience to God’s commands, and intimacy in friendship and in His kingdom and offers us eternal life. John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another”.No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you”. You are my friends if you do what I command you. John 15:13-15 “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.Here are a few examples of what Jesus said about friendship for you to read: He spoke about friendship lots of times throughout the Bible. Jesus is the ultimate example of true friendship. You can find more Bible verses about friends here. This verse reminds us that our friends are always there to love us through good and bad times. “A friend loves you at all times.” Proverbs 17:17 We’d like to invite you to consider sharing the gift of sponsorship today you’ll be part of a support network including the child’s family, local church, and Compassion staff, starting a friendship that is sure to change your life and theirs for the better.

The United Nations International Day of Friendship champions friendships between countries, cultures and individuals across the world.įor children living in poverty, this day is particularly special, as a friend can be a source of strength, support and social development. We’ve also added some of our favourite inspirational quotes, encouraging Bible verses and Bible verses about friendship. As Christians, we have the greatest gift and best friendship ever in Christ Jesus.Ĭelebrate your best friends or bffs today by sharing these beautiful friendship images and friendship quotes with them, you can even use them on your social media. True friends are with us through the big and the little things in life. Our friends offer love, laughter, and a shoulder to cry on. No matter where we live, friendship is universal.
