The Bible teaches that unity among believers is a vital aspect of the Christian life. In 1 Corinthians 1:10, the apostle Paul urges the church to be united in mind and thought, while 1 Peter 3:8 encourages believers to be like-minded and sympathetic towards one another. The Psalms exult in the beauty of unity, with Psalms 133:1 declaring that it is good and pleasant for brothers to dwell together in unity. As Ephesians 4:3 and Philippians 2:2 emphasize, maintaining this unity is essential to the health and witness of the church, and requires effort and humility from all members.
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I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,