Sisters hold a unique place in God’s design for human relationships. Whether by blood, faith, or soul connection, a sister can be a source of laughter, fierce protection, deep friendship, and unwavering prayer. From the pages of Scripture, we see stories of sisters who shaped history—some through loyalty, others through rivalry, but all showing the complexity and beauty of the sisterly bond.
Think of Miriam standing beside Moses, watching over him as he floated down the Nile. Think of Rachel and Leah, whose lives were intertwined in a story of love, jealousy, and divine promise. Think of Mary and Martha, each serving Jesus in their own way. Sisters in the Bible were not just relatives. They were catalysts, caretakers, and sometimes challengers, showing us how women can grow, clash, love, and strengthen one another under God’s hand.
Being a sister—biologically or spiritually—is not a passive role. It’s a calling to reflect Christ through support, forgiveness, truth, and togetherness. Just as the church is called to live in unity, so too are sisters called to reflect that bond of peace and love. These 35 Bible verses highlight the sacred role of sisters and the powerful connection they share in God’s story.
Bible Verses About Sisters
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… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.
3. Song of Solomon 8:1
If only you were to me like a brother… then, if I found you outside, I would kiss you.
4. Luke 10:39
She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.
5. Luke 10:40
But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.
6. John 11:5
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
7. Genesis 4:9
Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
8. Genesis 12:13
Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared.
9. Genesis 20:12
Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not of my mother.
10. Genesis 24:60
And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you increase to thousands upon thousands.”
11. Exodus 2:4
His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him.
12. Exodus 15:20
Then Miriam the prophet, Aaron’s sister, took a timbrel in her hand…
13. Numbers 12:1
Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses… because of his Cushite wife.
14. Numbers 26:59
The name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed… she was the mother of Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.
15. Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.
16. Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
17. Romans 16:1
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae.
18. Romans 16:15
Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the Lord’s people.
19. 1 Corinthians 7:15
But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances.
20. 1 Corinthians 9:5
Don’t we have the right to take a believing wife along with us, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?
21. Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Gentile… nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
22. Ephesians 4:2-3
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
23. Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance.
24. 1 Thessalonians 4:9
Now about your love for one another… you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.
25. Hebrews 13:1
Let mutual love continue.
26. 1 Peter 1:22
Love one another deeply, from the heart.
27. 1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
28. 1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love one another.
29. 1 John 4:7
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.
30. 1 John 4:20
Whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God.
31. Ruth 1:16
Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.
32. Job 42:11
All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house.
33. Micah 6:8
What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
34. James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.
35. Proverbs 31:26
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Sisters
The Bible paints a rich and multifaceted picture of what it means to be a sister. Whether in the familial sense or within the body of Christ, being a sister is a call to love, protect, speak truth, and journey alongside others. Sisters walk with us through celebration and heartbreak, offering a hand to hold, a shoulder to lean on, and a voice that speaks life. Scripture reminds us that sisterhood is not always perfect, but it is holy when anchored in God. It reflects unity, shared faith, and the beauty of walking life together. When sisters pray for each other, forgive each other, and cheer one another on, they become living examples of God’s heart. Whether you’re thinking of your own sister or your sisters in Christ, may these verses stir you to nurture, honor, and cherish that bond with intentional love.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of sisters—those born into our lives and those You’ve placed around us in faith. Teach me how to love with patience, forgive with grace, and support with wisdom. Help me to be a source of strength and peace in the lives of my sisters. Remind me to speak life, to listen deeply, and to show up with a heart like Yours. Where there is division, bring healing. Where there is distance, draw us close again. May our sisterhood always reflect Your truth, Your kindness, and Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.