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Bible Verses About Community

Life wasn't meant to be lived alone, and the Bible makes this beautifully clear from the very beginning. Scripture shows us that we're designed for connection - to support each other through hard times, celebrate together in good times, and grow stronger as we walk through life side by side. From the early church sharing meals and resources to Jesus choosing twelve friends to journey with Him, the Bible paints a picture of community as one of God's greatest gifts to us.

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Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

2 Thessalonians 2:1

And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the ...

Acts 14:27

And Moses did as the Lord commanded him; and the assembly was gathered together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Leviticus 8:4

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And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

Luke 17:37

And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt gather the whole assembly of the children of Israel together:

Numbers 8:9

Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his wate...

Numbers 20:8

He was with David at Pas–dammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled fr...

1 Chronicles 11:13

And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the Lord our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every whe...

1 Chronicles 13:2

So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath–jearim.

1 Chronicles 13:5

And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the Lord unto his place, which he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 15:3

And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy...

1 Chronicles 16:35

So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba. And the children of Ammon gathered t...

1 Chronicles 19:7

And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.

1 Chronicles 22:2

And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

1 Chronicles 23:2

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be pe...

1 Corinthians 1:10

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Corinthians 5:4

For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.

1 Corinthians 11:18

Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.

1 Corinthians 11:33

For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:

1 Corinthians 12:24

If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they...

1 Corinthians 14:23

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let a...

1 Corinthians 14:26

All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

1 Corinthians 16:20

And Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the citi...

1 Kings 10:26

So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel.

1 Kings 18:20

And Ben–hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besie...

1 Kings 20:1

Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth–gilead to battle, or shall I forbe...

1 Kings 22:6

Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart f...

1 Peter 1:22

The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

1 Peter 5:13

So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it go again to his own place, tha...

1 Samuel 5:11

And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water, and poured it out before the Lord, and fasted on that day, and said there, We have sinned against the Lord...

1 Samuel 7:6

And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the c...

1 Samuel 7:7

Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,

1 Samuel 8:4

And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on t...

1 Samuel 13:5

And Samuel said, What hast thou done? And Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, and that thou camest not within the days appointed, a...

1 Samuel 13:11

And Saul gathered the people together, and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Judah.

1 Samuel 15:4

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and A...

1 Samuel 17:1

And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.

1 Samuel 17:2

And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wi...

1 Samuel 25:1

And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou ...

1 Samuel 28:1

And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa.

1 Samuel 28:4

Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.

1 Samuel 29:1

For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even...

1 Thessalonians 2:14

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Judah, that were gathered together to Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus s...

2 Chronicles 12:5

So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa.

2 Chronicles 15:10

Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth–gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And...

2 Chronicles 18:5

And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the Lord: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.

2 Chronicles 20:4

And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all Israel money to repair the house of y...

2 Chronicles 24:5

Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their fathers, throughou...

2 Chronicles 25:5

And Ahaz gathered together the vessels of the house of God, and cut in pieces the vessels of the house of God, and shut up the doors of the house of the Lord, a...

2 Chronicles 28:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about community?
The Bible presents community as essential to our spiritual and emotional well-being. From Genesis, where God declares 'it is not good for man to be alone,' to the New Testament's picture of believers meeting together regularly, Scripture consistently shows that we're meant to live in relationship with others. The early church modeled this by sharing their possessions, eating together, and supporting one another through both joys and struggles.
What is the best Bible verse for community?
Hebrews 10:24-25 is often considered the cornerstone verse about community: 'Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together.' This passage is powerful because it shows community isn't just about our own needs - it's about how we can encourage and strengthen each other to become the people God created us to be.
How can Scripture help with community?
Scripture gives us a roadmap for building healthy relationships and being the kind of person others want to be around. Biblical principles like bearing one another's burdens, speaking truthfully in love, and showing hospitality help us create the deep connections we all crave. When we apply verses about forgiveness, encouragement, and selfless love, we become people who draw others in rather than push them away.

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What Does the Bible Say About Community?

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