„Auf dass sie alle eins seien, gleichwie du, Vater, in mir und ich in dir; dass auch sie in uns eins seien, auf dass die Welt glaube, du habest mich gesandt.“
Johannes 17,21a

Bible verses about unity

Just before his death, Jesus prays for his disciples – and for all who will believe in them: “that they may all be one.” Unity is one of the major concerns of the New Testament. Here you will find 19 Bible verses about unity in Christ.

One in Christ

The foundation of unity.

  1. That they may all be one, even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

    John 17:21

  2. And I have given them the glory which thou hast given me, that they may be one, even as we are one, I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfect in unity, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and that thou lovest them, even as thou lovest me.

    John 17:22-23

  3. Here is neither Jew nor Greek, neither bond nor free, neither male nor female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

    Galatians 3:28Women

  4. And be fervent in keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: one body and one spirit, as ye are also called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

    Ephesians 4:3-6

  5. For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body: so also Christ. For we are all baptized into one Spirit, into one body, whether we be Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free: and we are all filled with one Spirit.

    1 Corinthians 12:12-13

  6. For as the body is one, so also are we many, and yet we are many members in one body: so that one is the member of the other.

    Romans 12:5

  7. For in Christ there is neither Greek nor Jew, neither circumcised nor uncircumcised, neither barbarian nor Scythian, neither bond nor free, but all are one in Christ.

    Colossians 3:11

  8. For he is our peace, which hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition, that he might make both one, taking away through his flesh the enmity.

    Ephesians 2:14Reconciliation

  9. But I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak with one mind, and that ye have no divisions among yourselves, but that ye continue steadfastly in the same spirit, in the same mind.

    1 Corinthians 1:10

Living in Unity

What unity looks like in everyday life.

  1. For this my joy is, that ye be of one mind, and have one love, to be perfectly united in one spirit and one accord.

    Philippians 2:2

  2. But the God of patience and consolation give unto you to be of one mind in Jesus Christ, that ye may with one voice and one accord glorify God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Romans 15:5-6

  3. For behold, how pleasant and how comely it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

    Psalm 133:1CommunityBrothers and sisters

  4. But above all things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

    Colossians 3:14God's loveConfirmation verses

  5. That we may all come to the same faith and knowledge of the Son of God, and be perfect, even as the stature of the fullness of Christ is.

    Ephesians 4:13

  6. Finally, be ye all minded together, tenderhearted, kind of one mind, loving, gentle.

    1 Peter 3:8Brothers and sistersKindness

  7. Wherefore let us follow that which is good for peace, and that which is good for the edification of one another.

    Romans 14:19PeaceStrife

  8. But the multitude of believers were of one heart and one soul; neither said any of them that his own were his, but they had all things in common.

    Acts 4:32Community

  9. Finally, brethren, rejoice, pray, have fellowship with one another, speak with grace, be of one mind, have compassion one for another.

    2 Corinthians 13:11Farewell

  10. And by this shall every man know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

    John 13:35

Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.

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United in Christ – Galatians 3:28 says: “Ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” The collection is designed around this idea.

Unity in Diversity

In the Bible, unity does not mean uniformity. Paul compares the church to a body that has many different members – eyes, hands, feet –, all of which are needed (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). And he says something revolutionary for his time: “Here is neither Jew nor Greek, neither bond nor free, neither male nor female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). Differences remain, but they no longer divide.

Preserving Unity

Unity does not need to be created – it is already given in Christ. But it must be preserved: “Be fervent in keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3). This applies in churches, between denominations, and in families. Jesus gives a surprising reason: the unity of his disciples is meant to show the world that God has sent him (John 17:21). Unity is therefore also a testimony. Find out more about Bible verses about community, Bible verses about the body of Christ, and Bible verses about peace.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Jesus pray for unity?

In John 17:21: “that they may all be one, even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”

What does Galatians 3:28 mean?

Paul says that in Christ, origin, social status, and gender no longer mean division: “ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”

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