30 Important Bible Verses About Unity In The Church

Ephesians 4:3 – Unity through the bond of peace

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”

Philippians 2:2 – Be of the same mind, having the same love

“then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.”

John 17:22-23 – That they may be one as we are one

“I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”

Psalm 133:1 – Unity is pleasant and precious

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

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1 Corinthians 1:10 – No divisions among you

“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”

Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony with one another

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”

Colossians 3:14 – Bind everything together in love

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

Galatians 3:28 – No distinction between Jews and Gentiles

“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

1 Peter 3:8 – Be like-minded, compassionate, and humble

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”

Matthew 18:20 – Gathered in Jesus’ name

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

Romans 15:5-6 – Live in harmony, glorify God with one mind

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Proverbs 6:16-19 – God hates discord among brethren

“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”

Romans 12:4-5 – Many members, one body in Christ

“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

Colossians 2:2-3 – United in love and understanding

“My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ.”

Psalm 133:3 – Unity brings blessing and life forevermore

“It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.”

Acts 2:42 – Devoted to fellowship and breaking of bread

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”

Galatians 5:22-23 – Fruit of the Spirit includes peace and unity

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

1 Corinthians 12:25 – No division, but mutual care

“so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.”

Romans 14:19 – Pursue what makes for peace and mutual upbuilding

“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”

Psalm 133:2 – Unity is like precious oil on the head

“It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe.”

John 13:35 – Love for one another as a mark of discipleship

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Psalm 133:3 – Unity brings God’s commanded blessing

“It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.”

1 Corinthians 12:26 – One body, when one part suffers, all suffer

“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”

Colossians 3:15 – Let peace rule in your hearts as one body

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”

Ephesians 2:14 – Christ has made us one

“For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.”

1 Corinthians 1:10 – United in the same mind and judgment

“I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.”

Psalm 133:1 – Unity is good and pleasant before God

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”

Romans 15:6 – United in one voice glorify God

“that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Colossians 3:13 – Bear with one another and forgive

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

1 Peter 3:8 – Have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love

“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”

Genesis 11:6 – Unity brings unlimited possibilities

“And the Lord said, ‘Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them.”

Joshua 22:5 – Keep the commandment to love and serve God

“Only be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments and to cling to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

Romans 16:17 – Avoid those who cause divisions and create obstacles

“I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.”

John 17:11 – That they may be one, even as we are one

“And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.”

James 3:16 – Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder

“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”

Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony with one another

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”

Colossians 3:15 – Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”

1 Corinthians 3:3 – You are not of the flesh but of the Spirit

“For you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way?”

Romans 15:33 – The God of peace be with you all

“May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.”

Psalm 119:165 – Great peace for those who love God’s law

“Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.”

Ephesians 4:13 – Attaining to the unity of the faith

“until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”

Titus 3:10 – Warn a divisive person once, then have nothing more to do with them

“As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him.”

Psalm 133:1 – Unity is good and pleasant

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

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