1 Samuel 20:17

New International Reader's Version

Jonathan had David promise his friendship again because he loved him. In fact, Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:26

My brother Jonathan, I’m filled with sadness because of you. You were very special to me. Your love for me was wonderful. It was more wonderful than the love of women.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when trouble comes.

Proverbs 18:24

A person with unfaithful friends soon comes to ruin. But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Jeremiah 40:9

Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, made a promise. He made the promise to give hope to all these men. He spoke in a kind way to them. He said, “Don’t be afraid to serve the Babylonians. Make your homes in the land of Judah. Serve the king of Babylon. Then things will go well with you.

Deuteronomy 13:6

Suppose your very own brother or sister secretly tempts you to do something wrong. Or your child or the wife you love tempts you. Or your closest friend does it. Suppose one of them says, “Let’s go and worship other gods.” But you and your people of long ago hadn’t known anything about those gods before.

1 Samuel 18:1

David finished talking with Saul. After that, Jonathan and David became close friends. Jonathan loved David just as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him just as he loved himself.