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.
Bible Verses
Bible verses about unity, peace, love, family, church, and reconciliation.
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Unity is described as good and pleasant before God.
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Unity requires effort and is held together by peace.
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Love is the bond that holds unity together.
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not.”
Biblical love is not only emotion. It is patient and active.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.”
God's love is shown in generous, saving action.
“We love him, because he first loved us.”
Human love begins as a response to God's love.
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”
Love becomes visible through honor and care for others.
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
True friendship remains present through hardship.
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
Good friendship helps people grow stronger and wiser.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Jesus describes friendship through sacrificial love.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
God's peace guards both the heart and the mind.
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
Peace is connected with trust and a mind stayed on God.
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Peace reaches even the vulnerable moment of sleep.
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.”
This blessing ends with the Lord giving peace.
“Show respect for all, love the brothers, fear God, honor the king.”
“Finally, brothers, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
“Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.”
“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.”
“No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us.”
“A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.”
“A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!”
“Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.”
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
“Whoever observes the day, observes it for the Lord. Also whoever eats, eats for the Lord, since he gives thanks to God; while whoever does not eat, abstains for the Lord and gives thanks to God.”
“Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is nothing in him to cause a fall.”
“I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me.”
“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.”