Sisters are precious gifts from God, designed to walk alongside us through life’s joys and trials. Whether bonded by blood or united in Christ, sisterhood offers a sacred space for love, encouragement, and spiritual growth. These 130 Bible verses celebrate the beauty of sisterly relationships while calling us to live out God’s command to love, forgive, and support one another with unwavering faith.
Sister Love in Scripture
1. Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
2. 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.”
3. 1 John 4:7 “Let us love one another, for love comes from God.”
4. Romans 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
5. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love is patient, love is kind. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
6. John 11:5 “Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.”
7. Ruth 1:16 “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.”
8. Song of Solomon 4:9 “You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride.”
9. Psalm 133:1 “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
10. Ephesians 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
11. 1 John 3:16 “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.”
12. Colossians 3:12-13 “Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
13. Philippians 2:4 “Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
14. Galatians 6:2 “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
15. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Encourage one another and build each other up.”
16. Hebrews 13:1 “Let mutual love continue.”
17. Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other.”
18. 1 John 4:20-21 “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”
19. Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
20. Philippians 1:3 “I thank my God every time I remember you.”
21. James 1:19 “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
22. Romans 15:5 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other.”
23. Ephesians 5:21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
24. Genesis 31:49 “May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.”
25. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 “Never tire of doing what is good.”
26. 1 John 2:10 “Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble.”
27. Hebrews 13:16 “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
28. Galatians 5:14 “The entire law is summed up in a single command: Love your neighbor as yourself.”
29. Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.”
30. Luke 10:39 “She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.”
31. Isaiah 58:10 “If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, your light will rise in the darkness.”
32. 1 John 3:17 “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”
33. James 2:15-16 “Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”
34. Matthew 10:42 “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
35. 2 Kings 11:2 “But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram and sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the royal princes, who were about to be murdered.”
36. Genesis 24:60 “And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, Our sister, may you increase to thousands upon thousands; may your offspring possess the cities of their enemies.”
37. Proverbs 7:4 “Say to wisdom, You are my sister, and to insight, You are my relative.”
38. 1 Peter 3:4 “The unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”
39. Romans 14:13 “Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.”
40. Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Sisterhood Rooted in Christ
41. Matthew 12:50 “Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
42. Mark 3:35 “Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”
43. Galatians 3:26 “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.”
44. 1 John 3:10 “This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister.”
45. James 4:11 “Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it.”
46. 1 Timothy 5:8 “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
47. 2 Timothy 1:5 “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice.”
48. Proverbs 31:25 “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
49. Proverbs 31:26 “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
50. Proverbs 14:1 “The wise woman builds her house.”
51. Psalm 46:5 “God is within her, she will not fall.”
52. Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.”
53. Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
54. Psalm 91:4 “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.”
55. Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
56. Romans 14:10 “You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.”
57. Romans 14:19 “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
58. 1 John 2:9 “Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness.”
59. 1 John 2:11 “But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.”
60. 1 John 3:15 “Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.”
61. James 2:14 “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?”
62. James 2:17 “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
63. Romans 14:15 “If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died.”
64. Romans 14:21 “It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.”
65. 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.”
66. 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.”
67. Colossians 3:14 “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
68. 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.”
69. 2 Peter 1:7 “And to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.”
70. John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Forgiveness Between Sisters
71. 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.”
72. Luke 17:3-4 “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, I repent, forgive him.”
73. 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.”
74. Ephesians 4:26 “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.”
75. Matthew 5:22 “But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.”
76. Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
77. Proverbs 24:29 “Do not say, I’ll do to them as they have done to me; I’ll pay them back for what they did.”
78. Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
79. 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.”
80. Romans 12:17-18 “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
81. Romans 12:19 “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord.”
82. 1 Peter 4:8 “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
83. Proverbs 17:9 “Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”
84. James 5:16 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.”
85. Galatians 5:15 “If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.”
86. Proverbs 19:11 “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”
87. 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.”
88. Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
89. Ephesians 4:31-32 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
90. 2 Corinthians 2:7 “Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.”
91. 1 Corinthians 13:5 “Love does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
92. Hebrews 12:14 “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
93. James 3:17 “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”
94. Proverbs 10:12 “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
95. Romans 12:21 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
96. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 “Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.”
97. Leviticus 19:18 “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.”
98. Proverbs 20:22 “Do not say, I’ll pay you back for this wrong! Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.”
99. Matthew 18:33 “Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?”
100. 1 John 4:11 “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
Strength and Hope for Sisters
Sisterhood offers strength during life’s hardest moments and hope that anchors our souls. These verses remind sisters of God’s presence, provision, and promises as they navigate challenges together and support one another through faith-filled journeys that glorify Christ in every season.
101. Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
102. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
103. Psalm 28:7 “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”
104. 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
105. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
106. Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
107. Nehemiah 8:10 “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
108. Psalm 18:32 “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”
109. Proverbs 31:17 “She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.”
110. Isaiah 54:10 “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”
111. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
112. Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
113. Psalm 42:5 “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
114. Lamentations 3:22-23 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
115. Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
116. Romans 5:3-5 “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
117. 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
118. Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
119. Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
120. Psalm 31:24 “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
121. Isaiah 43:2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
122. Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
123. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.”
124. Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
125. Isaiah 35:4 “Say to those with fearful hearts, Be strong, do not fear; your God will come.”
126. Ephesians 6:10 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
127. Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
128. Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
129. Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
130. Psalm 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Conclusion
Sisterhood is a sacred gift that reflects God’s design for love, unity, and mutual support within His family. Whether through shared blood or spiritual bonds in Christ, sisters have the unique privilege of walking together through every season, lifting each other up through prayer, encouragement, and faithful companionship. Let these verses remind you that true sisterhood flourishes when rooted in Christ’s love, nurtured by forgiveness, and strengthened by hope in God’s unchanging promises.
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