Bible Verses About Community

The concept of community in the Bible refers to the importance of believers coming together, supporting one another, and living in harmonious relationships as part of the body of Christ. It emphasizes that Christians are not meant to live in isolation but are called to be part of a larger community of believers.

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.

~1 Corinthians 1:10

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

~1 John 1:7

 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

~1 Thessalonians 5:14

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

~Colossians 3:13

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

~Galatians 6:2

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

~James 5:16

As iron sharpens iron,
    so one person sharpens another.

~Proverbs 27:17

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

~Matthew 18:20

So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

~Romans 12:5

¹² My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. ¹³ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

~John 15:12-13

²⁵ so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. ²⁶ If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

²⁷ Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

~1 Corinthians 12:25-27

²⁴ And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, ²⁵ not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

~Hebrews 10:24-25

⁴ For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, ⁵ so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

~Romans 12:4-5

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

~Psalm 133:1

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

~1 Peter 3:8

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

~Colossians 3:14

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.^[a] Do not be conceited.

~Romans 12:16

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

~Ephesians 4:3

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.

~Acts 4:32

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

~Galatians 3:28

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.

~Romans 16:17

 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

~Colossians 3:16

¹² Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. ¹³ Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. ¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

~1 Thessalonians 5:12-14

² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ³ Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ⁴ There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; ⁵ one Lord, one faith, one baptism; ⁶ one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

~Ephesians 4:2-6

⁹ “This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. ¹⁰ Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.’

~Zechariah 7:9-10

³ Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, ⁴ not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

~Philippians 2:3-4

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

~Galatians 6:10

~Psalm 133:1-3

⁵ May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, ⁶ so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁷ Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

~Romans 15:5-7

~Hebrews 3:13

¹⁴ And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

¹⁵ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

~Colossians 3:14-15

² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ³ Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ⁴ There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

~Ephesians 4:2-4

13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. ² Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.

~Hebrews 13:1-2

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

~John 13:34

 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

~Romans 12:10

 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

~1 John 4:12

~Hebrews 13:1

Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.

~1 Peter 1:22

 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

~Philippians 2:3

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

~1 Peter 4:9

⁴ not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

⁵ In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

~Philippians 2:4-7

 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.

~Hebrews 13:2

Is it not to share your food with the hungry
    and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe them,
    and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

~Isaiah 58:7

“Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water. You will bring water out of the rock for the community so they and their livestock can drink.”

~Numbers 20:8

 Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household.

~Exodus 12:3

²⁶ So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, ²⁷ for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. ²⁸ There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

~Galatians 3:26-28

~Psalms 133:1-3

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

~1 John 4:11

⁹ Two are better than one,
    because they have a good return for their labor:
¹⁰ If either of them falls down,
    one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
    and has no one to help them up.
¹¹ Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
    But how can one keep warm alone?
¹² Though one may be overpowered,
    two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

~Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Two are better than one,
    because they have a good return for their labor:
¹⁰ If either of them falls down,
    one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
    and has no one to help them up.
¹¹ Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
    But how can one keep warm alone?
¹² Though one may be overpowered,
    two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

~Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

³⁷ Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ ³⁸ This is the first and greatest commandment. ³⁹ And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’⁴⁰ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

~Matthew 22:37-40

~Psalm 133

 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

~Romans 15:7

² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ³ Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

~Ephesians 4:2-3

¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

~James 5:16

Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,

~1 Thessalonians 5:1 

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

~Colossians 3:13 

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,

~Hebrews 10:24

¹² My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. ¹³ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

~John 15:12-13 

¹² My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. ¹³ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

~John 15:12-13 

¹² My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. ¹³ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

~John 15:12-13 

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”

~Genesis 2:18

All the believers were together and had everything in common.

~Acts 2:44