Biblical fellowship for believers revolves around communal bonding, sharing faith, and supporting one another in accordance with God’s teachings. Rooted in passages like Acts 2:42 and 1 John 1:7, it stresses the importance of genuine, Christ-centred relationships. Believers are encouraged to gather, worship, and engage in mutual encouragement. This fellowship extends beyond mere social interaction to create a spiritually enriching environment where individuals grow together in faith. The Bible highlights fellowship as a cornerstone of the Christian journey, fostering unity, love, and collective growth within the body of believers.
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97 Essential verses on Biblical Fellowship
Acts 2:42 NASB They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
1 John 1:7 NASB but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:3 NASB what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
Matthew 18:20 NASB For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.
1 Corinthians 1:9 NASB God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Hebrews 10:25 NASB not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
2 Corinthians 6:14 NASB Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?
Proverbs 27:17 NASB Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 NASB Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.
2 Corinthians 13:14 NASB The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
Galatians 6:2 NASB Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.
Hebrews 10:24-25 NASB and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
1 John 1:6 NASB If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth;
Hebrews 10:24 NASB and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,
1 John 3:24 NASB The one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.
1 Corinthians 12:12 NASB For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ.
Ephesians 5:30 NASB because we are members of His body.
Acts 2:44-47 NASB
And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Romans 1:12 NASB
that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.
Ephesians 5:11 NASB
Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them;
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NASB
Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.
Philippians 2:1 NASB
Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
Acts 2:46-47 NASB
Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
John 17:21-23 NASB
that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me.
Philippians 3:10 NASB
that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death;
Philippians 1:5 NASB
in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.
Galatians 2:9 NASB
and recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
Acts 1:14 NASB
These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Acts 2:44 NASB
And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common;
1 Peter 3:8 NASB
To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;
1 Corinthians 10:16 NASB
Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread which we break a sharing in the body of Christ?
Acts 4:32 NASB
And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them.
Malachi 3:16 NASB
Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who esteem His name.
1 John 2:28 NASB
Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.
1 John 5:20 NASB
And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
Psalm 55:14 NASB
We who had sweet fellowship together Walked in the house of God in the throng.
Acts 2:2 NASB
And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Hebrews 13:16 NASB
And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
John 17:21 NASB
that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.
Ephesians 5:11-12 NASB
Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.
1 Corinthians 15:33 NASB
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”
1 John 4:11-13 NASB
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.
1 John 2:24 NASB
As for you, let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.
1 John 2:27 NASB
As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him.
John 2:24 NASB
But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for He knew all men,
1 John 1:5-7 NASB
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Amos 3:3 NASB
Do two men walk together unless they have made an appointment?
1 Peter 4:9 NASB
Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
1 John 1:6-7 NASB
If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Revelation 1:1 NASB
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John,
Colossians 3:16 NASB
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Romans 15:27 NASB
Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things.
Romans 16:17 NASB
Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.
Acts 2:46 NASB
Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,
Romans 12:13 NASB
contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.
Colossians 3:3 NASB
For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Romans 12:5 NASB
so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Romans 12:10 NASB
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
Psalm 133:1 NASB
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!
2 Corinthians 6:14-17 NASB
Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever? Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, “I will dwell in them and walk among them; And I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord. “And do not touch what is unclean; And I will welcome you.
Ephesians 5:2 NASB and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.
1 Corinthians 6:14 NASB Now God has not only raised the Lord, but will also raise us up through His power.
Colossians 2:2 NASB that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself,
1 Corinthians 1:10 NASB Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment.
John 3:16-17 NASB “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 NASB If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame. Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
1 Corinthians 6:2 NASB Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts?
1 Corinthians 13:2 NASB If I have the gift of prophecy and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
Galatians 6:10 NASB So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
James 5:16 NASB Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.
Philippians 2:2 NASB make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
John 17:23 NASB I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 NASB We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
1 Corinthians 5:2 NASB You have become arrogant and have not mourned instead, so that the one who had done this deed would be removed from your midst.
Philemon 1:6 NASB and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake.
Hebrews 3:13 NASB But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
Revelation 3:20 NASB Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.
Acts 2:1-47 NASB This passage describes the events on the day of Pentecost when they were all together in one place. The Holy Spirit came upon them with signs and wonders.
Ephesians 5:19 NASB speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;
Acts 14:23 NASB When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
John 13:34 NASB A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
2 Timothy 3:5 NASB holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; avoid such men as these.
2 Corinthians 6:17 NASB “Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord. “And do not touch what is unclean; And I will welcome you.
1 John 4:11 NASB Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
1 Corinthians 12:27 NASB
Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it.
John 3:16 NASB
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
John 17:3 NASB
This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
Philippians 1:7 NASB
For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me.
Matthew 6:33 NASB
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.
Genesis 2:18 NASB
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.”
1 Corinthians 6:1-14:40 NASB
If any of you has a legal dispute against another, does he dare go to court before the unrighteous and not before the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life! So if you have law courts dealing with matters of this life, do you appoint them as judges who are of no account in the church? I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not among you one wise man who will be able to decide between his brethren, …
1 Corinthians 13:1-14:40 NASB
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing. Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, …
Hebrews 10:2 NASB
Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, because the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have had consciousness of sins?
1 John 1:2 NASB
and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us—
John 13:35 NASB
By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
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