Faith is never purely a private matter in the Bible. From the beginning, Christians meet together, eat together, pray together, and share their lives. Here you will find 19 Bible verses about fellowship – for the church, home groups, youth groups, and leisure time.
The fellowship of the first Christians
This is how the book of Acts describes the life of the first church.
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They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and in fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayer.
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Everyone who believed was together and had everything in common. They sold their possessions and goods and distributed the proceeds among all, according to everyone’s needs. And every day, in the temple courts, they continued to meet together with one accord. With glad and sincere hearts they accepted food and praised God. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 2:44-47
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All the believers were united in heart and mind. No one claimed that anything they owned was their own, but everything they had was held in common.
Acts 4:32Unity
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What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you, so that you may have fellowship with us—and our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.
1 John 1:3
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If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
1 John 1:7Blood
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For God is faithful, and through him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:9Faithfulness
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May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all! Amen.
Being there for one another
Verses about being together.
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For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, and not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encourage one another, especially as you see the day approaching.
Hebrews 10:24-25LonelinessEncouragement
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Carry each other’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2CompassionLove for one’s neighbor
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
Romans 12:15LonelinessCompassion
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Let God’s word dwell richly in you through all its meaning, and teach and admonish one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing to the Lord with good cheer.
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Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11EncouragementSponsors
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How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!
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If one falls, their companion helps them up. Woe to the one who is alone! If they fall, there is no one to help them up.
Ecclesiastes 4:10
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And serve one another, each with the gift he has received, as faithful stewards of God’s many graces.
1 Peter 4:10ServiceVolunteering
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This is what I mean: I will comfort you with all of you through your faith and my faith, which we have in one another.
Romans 1:12
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May you walk worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or hear about you in my absence, you may be united in spirit and mind and be united with us in earnest prayer for the faith of the gospel.
Philippians 1:27Gospel
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Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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Why Faith Needs Fellowship
The first church in Jerusalem is described by four characteristics: “They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and in fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayer” (Acts 2:42). Fellowship stands on equal footing with teaching, communion, and prayer. The Greek word koinonia means participation, having a share – in the lives of others, in their joys and sorrows, and also in their possessions. The book of Hebrews therefore warns against giving up meeting together, “as some are in the habit of doing” (Hebrews 10:25).
Fellowship That Sustains
Fellowship in the biblical sense is more than nice get-togethers. It means: carrying each other’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), encouraging one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11), and praying for one another (James 5:16). Jesus promises to be right there where “two or three gather in my name” (Matthew 18:20) – so no large group is needed. You can find more verses about unity, the church, and hospitality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about fellowship?
The Bible describes fellowship as a characteristic of the church (Acts 2:42) and as a place where Christians carry, encourage, and pray for one another (Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 10:24-25).
Where does it say, “Where two or three gather”?
In Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
