Brothers create ties with shared memories, laughter, and the comfort of facing challenges together. In the Bible, we find verses celebrating the special bond between brothers, offering timeless wisdom on loyalty, support, and the strength found in brotherly love and brotherhood. Here are 95 Bible verses about brothers, discovering divine guidance on nurturing, and cherishing the deep connections shared between siblings and friends.

Love Among Brothers

• John 13:34 – “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
• 1 Peter 3:8 – “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”
• 1 John 4:21 – “And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”
• 1 John 3:23 – “And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.”
• 1 Thessalonians 4:9 – “Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.”
• 1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Do everything in love.”
• Galatians 5:13 – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
• Ephesians 4:2 – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
• Colossians 3:14 – “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

Brotherhood in Faith

• Hebrews 13:1 – “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters.”
• 1 John 3:14 – “We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death.”
• 1 Peter 1:22 – “Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.”
• Ephesians 2:19 – “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household.”
• 1 Corinthians 12:13 – “For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.”
• Ephesians 4:25 – “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”

Forgiveness Among Brothers

• Matthew 6:14 – “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
• Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
• Matthew 18:21-22 – “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'”
• Luke 17:3-4 – “So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.”
• Mark 11:25 – “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
• Matthew 5:23-24 – “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”
• James 5:16 – “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
• Proverbs 17:9 – “Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”
• 1 Corinthians 13:5 – “It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”

Encouragement and Support

• 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
• Hebrews 3:13 – “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”
• Romans 1:12 – “That is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:4 – “Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
• Proverbs 27:17 – “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”
• Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
• Romans 15:14 – “I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another.”
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14 – “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”

Unity Among Brothers

• Psalm 133:1 – “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
• Ephesians 4:3 – “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
• 1 Corinthians 1:10 – “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”
• Romans 15:5-6 – “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
• Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
• Philippians 1:27 – “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel.”
• Ephesians 4:4 – “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called.”

Reconciliation Among Brothers

• Matthew 18:15 – “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”
• Matthew 5:24 – “Leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”
• Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
• Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
• 2 Corinthians 5:18 – “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.”
• Ephesians 4:26-27 – “In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
• 1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

Responsibility to Brothers

• Romans 15:1 – “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.”
• Galatians 6:1 – “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”
• Hebrews 10:24 – “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
• James 5:19-20 – “My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.”
• Romans 12:13 – “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
• Philippians 2:4 – “Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
• Hebrews 13:16 – “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

Peace Among Brothers

• Romans 14:19 – “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13 – “Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.”
• 2 Corinthians 13:11 – “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.”
• James 3:18 – “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”
• Hebrews 12:14 – “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
• Romans 14:17 – “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
• Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

Humility Among Brothers

• James 4:10 – “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
• 1 Peter 5:5 – “In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'”
• Romans 12:16 – “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”
• Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
• Proverbs 11:2 – “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
• Proverbs 22:4 – “Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”
• Isaiah 66:2 – “Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. ‘These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.'”
• James 3:13 – “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”

Serving Brothers

• 1 Peter 4:10 – “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
• John 13:14 – “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.”
• Galatians 6:10 – “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
• 1 Corinthians 9:19 – “Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.”
• Romans 15:2 – “Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.”
• Matthew 20:26 – “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”
• Mark 10:45 – “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Brotherhood in Christ

• Galatians 3:28 – “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
• Colossians 3:11 – “Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.”
• Romans 12:5 – “So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
• 1 Corinthians 12:12 – “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”
• Romans 15:7 – “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”
• Philippians 2:2 – “Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.”
• Romans 16:16 – “Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.”

Brotherhood in Trials

• James 1:2-3 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
• 1 Peter 4:12 – “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.”
• Romans 5:3-4 – “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
• John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
• James 1:12 – “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
• 2 Timothy 2:3 – “Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”

Honoring Brothers

• Romans 12:10 – “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
• Philippians 2:3 – “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
• 1 Peter 2:17 – “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.”
• Proverbs 15:33 – “Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.”
• Romans 13:7 – “Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.”

Conclusion

From Cain and Abel to Joseph and his brothers, the Bible unfolds a rich mosaic of sibling relationships, complex and challenging, yet imbued with the potential for deep love and loyalty. May we learn from these Bible verses about brothers, fostering connection and cherishing the gift of brotherhood.