Ecclesiastes 4:12

New Century Version

An enemy might defeat one person, but two people together can defend themselves; a rope that is woven of three strings is hard to break.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:16

So the three warriors broke through the Philistine army and took water from the well near the city gate of Bethlehem. Then they brought it to David, but he refused to drink it. He poured it out before the Lord,

2 Samuel 23:23

He received more honor than the Thirty, but he did not become a member of the Three. David made him leader of his bodyguards.

2 Samuel 23:9

Next was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite. Eleazar was one of the three soldiers who were with David when they challenged the Philistines. The Philistines were gathered for battle, and the Israelites drew back.

Ecclesiastes 4:11

If two lie down together, they will be warm, but a person alone will not be warm.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

A poor but wise boy is better than a foolish but old king who doesn’t listen to advice.

Ephesians 4:3

You are joined together with peace through the Spirit, so make every effort to continue together in this way.