“Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.”

1 Peter 4:8

“There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friends sticks closer than a brother.”

Proverbs 18:24

“Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.”

Proverbs 13:10

“But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.”

1 John 1:7

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

Proverbs 27:17

“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.”

Hebrews 10:24-25

“This is My commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are My friends if you do what I command.”

John 15: 12:14

“For where two or three gather together as My followers, I am there among them.”

Matthew 18:20

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