New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about unity

The verses about unity highlights this as a vital strength that brings peace, harmony, and purpose to any community. Rather than demanding that everyone look or act exactly the same, biblical unity values diverse gifts working together toward a common goal. The Bible compares people to different parts of a single body: every member has a unique role, yet all must cooperate for the body to stay healthy. Genuine harmony is built on a shared foundation of humility, patience, and love, which acts as a bond holding everything together. When individuals put aside selfish arguments, respect their differences, and focus on supporting one another, they create a strong, welcoming environment that honors God and shows His love to the surrounding world.

The Lord said, "They are one people. And all of them speak the same language. That is why they can do this. Now they will be able to do anything they plan to.
Genesis 11:6

A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to worship the Lord. A psalm of David. How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in peace!
Psalm 133:1

Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do.
Ecclesiastes 4:9

One person could be overpowered. But two people can stand up for themselves. And a rope made out of three cords isn't easily broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12

Do two people walk together unless they've agreed to do so?
Amos 3:3

"But then I will purify what all of the nations say. And they will use their words to worship me. They will serve me together.
Zephaniah 3:9

People of Judah, all of us have one Father. One God created us. So why do we break the covenant the Lord made with our people long ago? We don't even keep our promises to one another.
Malachi 2:10

"I will not remain in the world any longer. But they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them safe by the power of your name. It is the name you gave me. Keep them safe so they can be one, just as you and I are one.
John 17:11

"I do not pray only for them. I pray also for those who will believe in me because of their message.
John 17:20

Father, I pray that all of them will be one, just as you are in me and I am in you. I want them also to be in us. Then the world will believe that you have sent me.
John 17:21

"I have given them the glory you gave me. I did this so they would be one, just as we are one.
John 17:22

I will be in them, just as you are in me. I want them to be brought together perfectly as one. This will let the world know that you sent me. It will also show the world that you have loved those you gave me, just as you have loved me.
John 17:23

They all came together regularly to pray. The women joined them too. So did Jesus' mother Mary and his brothers.
Acts 1:14

The day of Pentecost came. The believers all gathered in one place.
Acts 2:1

The believers studied what the apostles taught. They shared life together. They broke bread and ate together. And they prayed.
Acts 2:42

All the believers were together. They shared everything they had.
Acts 2:44

Every day they met together in the temple courtyard. In their homes they broke bread and ate together. Their hearts were glad and honest and true.
Acts 2:46

All the believers were agreed in heart and mind. They didn't claim that anything they had was their own. They shared everything they owned.
Acts 4:32

Each of us has one body with many parts. And the parts do not all have the same purpose.
Romans 12:4

So also we are many persons. But in Christ we are one body. And each part of the body belongs to all the other parts.
Romans 12:5

Agree with each other. Don't be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren't considered important. Don't think that you are better than others.
Romans 12:16

So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build each other up.
Romans 14:19

Our God is a God who strengthens you and cheers you up. May he help you agree with each other as you follow Christ Jesus.
Romans 15:5

Then you can give glory to God with one heart and voice. He is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:6

Brothers and sisters, I ask all of you to agree with one another. I make my appeal in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Then you won't take sides. You will be in complete agreement in all that you think.
1 Corinthians 1:10

There is one body. But it has many parts. Even though it has many parts, they make up one body. It is the same with Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12

We were all baptized by one Holy Spirit into one body. It didn't matter whether we were Jews or Greeks, slaves or free people. We were all given the same Spirit to drink.
1 Corinthians 12:13

The body is not made up of just one part. It has many parts.
1 Corinthians 12:14

As it is, there are many parts. But there is only one body.
1 Corinthians 12:20

In that way, the parts of the body will not take sides. All of them will take care of each other.
1 Corinthians 12:25

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is honored, every part shares in its joy.
1 Corinthians 12:26

Finally, brothers and sisters, good-by. Try to be perfect. Pay attention to what I'm saying. Agree with one another. Live in peace. And the God who gives love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11

There is no Jew or Greek. There is no slave or free person. There is no male or female. Because you belong to Christ Jesus, you are all one.
Galatians 3:28

I am a prisoner because of the Lord. So I am asking you to live a life worthy of what God chose you for.
Ephesians 4:1

Don't be proud at all. Be completely gentle. Be patient. Put up with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2

The Holy Spirit makes you one in every way. So try your best to remain as one. Let peace keep you together.
Ephesians 4:3

There is one body. There is one Spirit. You were appointed to one hope when you were chosen.
Ephesians 4:4

There is one Lord. There is one faith and one baptism.
Ephesians 4:5

There is one God and Father of all. He is over everything. He is through everything. He is in everything.
Ephesians 4:6

That will continue until we all become one in the faith and in the knowledge of God's Son. Then we will be grown up in the faith. We will receive everything that Christ has for us.
Ephesians 4:13

No matter what happens, live in a way that brings honor to the good news about Christ. Then I will know that you stand firm with one purpose. I may come and see you or only hear about you. But I will know that you work together as one person. And I will know that you work to spread the teachings of the good news.
Philippians 1:27

Are you cheerful because you belong to Christ? Does his love comfort you? Is the Holy Spirit your companion? Has Christ been gentle and loving toward you?
Philippians 2:1

Then make my joy complete by agreeing with each other. Have the same love. Be one in spirit and purpose.
Philippians 2:2

And over all of those good things put on love. Love holds them all together perfectly as if they were one.
Colossians 3:14

Finally, I want all of you to live together in peace. Be understanding. Love one another like members of the same family. Be kind and tender. Don't be proud.
1 Peter 3:8

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about unity

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