What does the Bible say about sibling love?

11 verses about sibling love, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about sibling love

1. 1 John 4:20 — If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 7 votes
2. Ephesians 4:32 — And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. 6 votes
3. Proverbs 17:17 — A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 5 votes
4. Exodus 14:14 — The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. 2 votes
5. Psalms 133:1 — [A Song of degrees of David.] Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 votes
6. Matthew 5:22 — But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. 2 votes
7. Romans 12:10 — Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 2 votes
8. Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 2 votes
9. 1 Peter 4:8 — And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 2 votes
10. 1 John 3:2 — Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 2 votes
11. 1 John 3:14 — We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 2 votes

Where these verses are

1 John (3), Romans (2), Exodus (1), Psalms (1), Proverbs (1), Matthew (1), Ephesians (1), 1 Peter (1)

Related topics

• Loving Your Brother And Sister
• Brotherhood
• Taking Care Of Siblings
• Building Relationships
• Brothers
• Loving One Another
• How To Treat Others
• Sibling Rivalry
• Best Friends
• Marital Fight
• Kindness To One Another
• Do Unto Others

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.