The 31 Best Bible Verses for Brothers – Siblings and in Christ

The bond between siblings is a unique and precious one. Brothers, in particular, share a connection that’s often marked by love, camaraderie, and lifelong memories. In this post, we’ll go through 31 verses that celebrate the beauty of the brotherly bond and offer insights into how this relationship is valued in the eyes of God.

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Bible Verses for Brothers

1. Proverbs 17:17
“A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.”

2. 1 Peter 3:8
“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.”

3. Proverbs 18:24
“There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”

4. Genesis 4:9
“Afterward, the Lord asked Cain, ‘Where is your brother? Where is Abel?’ ‘I don’t know,’ Cain responded. ‘Am I my brother’s guardian?'”

5. 1 John 4:20
“If someone says, ‘I love God,’ but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see?”

6. Proverbs 27:17
“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”

7. Psalm 133:1
“How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!”

8. Romans 12:10
“Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other.”

9. 1 John 3:15
“Anyone who hates another brother or sister is really a murderer at heart. And you know that murderers don’t have eternal life within them.”

10. Proverbs 6:19
“There are six things the Lord hates—no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.”

11. Matthew 5:23-24
“So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.”

12. 1 John 4:21
“And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers.”

13. Proverbs 22:6
“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.”

14. 1 Timothy 5:1-2
“Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers. Treat older women as you would your mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters.”

15. Ephesians 4:32
“Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”

16. Proverbs 27:6
“Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.”

17. Romans 15:7
“Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.”

18. Colossians 3:13
“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”

19. 1 Corinthians 1:10
“I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.”

20. Hebrews 10:24
“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.”

21. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”

22. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

23. Hebrews 13:1
“Let brotherly love continue.”

24. Galatians 6:2
“Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.”

25. 1 John 4:16
“We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.”

26. John 13:34-35
“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”

27. 1 Peter 4:8
“Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.”

28. Colossians 3:14
“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.”

29. 1 Peter 1:22
“You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.”

30. 1 Thessalonians 4:9
“But we don’t need to write to you about the importance of loving each other, for God himself has taught you to love one another.”

31. Romans 12:16
“Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!”

Short Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of brothers and the special bond that unites us. Help us to love, support, and cherish one another, just as you have instructed in your Word. May our relationships with our brothers be a testament to your love and grace. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Conclusion

These 31 verses remind us of the beauty of the sibling bond and the importance of love, forgiveness, and unity within our families and communities. As you reflect on these verses, may you find inspiration to strengthen your relationship with your brothers, or perhaps to mend any broken bonds, knowing that love and harmony are at the heart of this precious connection.