1
Psalm 133:1
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Unity is described as good and pleasant before God.
2
Ephesians 4:3
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Unity requires effort and is held together by peace.
3
Colossians 3:14
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Love is the bond that holds unity together.
4
1 Corinthians 13:4
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not.”
Biblical love is not only emotion. It is patient and active.
5
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
True friendship remains present through hardship.
6
Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
Good friendship helps people grow stronger and wiser.
7
John 15:13
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Jesus describes friendship through sacrificial love.
8
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.