Church: Bible Verses about Jesus Church

25 Bible Verses about Jesus’s Church List Verse and Description

Bible Verses about Jesus Church

1. Matthew 16:18 – “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” This is Jesus’ promise to build His church and make it an indestructible fortress.
2. Matthew 18:17 – “If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.” This verse establishes the authority of the church and the importance of submitting to its discipline.
3. Ephesians 5:25 – “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” This is a beautiful illustration of the kind of love that Jesus has for His church and the sacrificial nature of His relationship with us.
4. Romans 12:4-5 – “For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” This verse emphasizes the unity of the church, which is made up of many different members but still functions as one body.
5. Ephesians 1:22-23 – “And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.” This verses speaks to the church as the body of Christ, with Him as the head.
6. Colossians 1:18 – “And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.” This verse highlights Jesus’ preeminence over His church, which is His body.
7. Ephesians 2:19-22 – “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.” This passage speaks to the church as a holy temple built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus as the cornerstone.
8. Romans 16:16 – “Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.” This verse speaks to the unity of the church and the importance of expressing Christian love to one another.
9. Ephesians 5:23-24 – “For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.” This passage highlights the leadership role of the husband in a marriage and the submission of the church to Christ, who is its Savior.
10. John 10:16 – “And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.” This is a reference to Jesus’ mission to bring all of His sheep into one flock and be their one shepherd.
11. 1 Timothy 3:15 – “If I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.” This verse speaks to the church as a pillar and buttress of truth, which should be reflected in its actions and teachings.
12. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 – “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.” This passage speaks to the unity of the church, made up of many different members but still one body in Christ.
13. Romans 12:10 – “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” This is an exhortation to the church to love one another and show honor to one another.
14. 1 Corinthians 12:27 – “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” This verse speaks to the church as the body of Christ and each member as an individual part of it.
15. Acts 2:42-47 – “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” This passage speaks to the fellowship and unity of the early church as they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, shared their possessions, and attended the temple together.
16. Ephesians 4:11-16 – “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” This passage speaks to the importance of equipping the saints for the work of ministry and the unity of the church in growing up in every way into Christ.
17. Romans 15:5-7 – “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs.” This passage speaks to the importance of living in harmony with one another and welcoming one another in the name of Christ.
18. Hebrews 10:24-25 – “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” This verse speaks to the importance of meeting together and encouraging one another as the Day of Christ’s return draws near.
19. Philippians 1:27 – “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.” This passage speaks to the importance of standing firm in one spirit and striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.
20. Galatians 6:10 – “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” This verse speaks to the importance of doing good to everyone, but especially to our brothers and sisters in the faith.
21. Revelation 1:4-6 – “John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” This passage speaks to the authority and power of Jesus, who has made us a kingdom of priests to His God and Father.
22. Acts 2:41-47 – “So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” This passage speaks to the fellowship and unity of the early church as they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, shared their possessions, and attended the temple together.
23. Revelation 2:7 – “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” This verse speaks to the church as the one who conquers and will have access to the tree of life in the paradise of God.
24. Revelation 3:20 – “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” This is a beautiful illustration of Jesus’ invitation to the church to open the door and allow Him to come in.
25. Hebrews 10:25 – “Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” This verse speaks to the importance of meeting together and encouraging one another as the Day of Christ’s return draws near.

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