One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. In other words, he or she can be counted on. Brotherhood is one of the strongest relationships we know.
A friend who sticks closer than a brother is a trustworthy friend , indeed. A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Darby Bible Translation A man of many friends will come to ruin but there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Let us consider the meaning of a genuine friendship. Friendship is the covenantal binding together of two people. A couple of dictionary definitions of “friend” are helpful to me: (1) “a person you know well and regard with affection and trust;” (2) “an associate who provides cooperation or assistance. Closer Than a Brother - Duration: 5:10. However, I must be honest, and say that I don’t know that I am qualified to answer it.
I know the verse, and I know that it is indicative of Christ’s love, but I do not have a traditional. Jesus is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.