Hence, when you consider whether you should choose a certain individual as a close friend or not, it would be wise to keep Jesus ’ statement in mind.
لِذَا مِنَ ٱلْحِكْمَةِ أَنْ تُبْقِيَ كَلِمَاتِ يَسُوعَ فِي بَالِكَ قَبْلَ أَنْ تَنْتَقِيَ صَدِيقًا حَمِيمًا .‏