Look no further than this collection of 45 Bible verses about working together to understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your business, church group, or any other organization, these verses offer wisdom and guidance for building strong relationships and achieving shared goals.
From Proverbs to Corinthians, these passages emphasize the value of unity, cooperation, and mutual support and offer practical advice for navigating the challenges of working with others.
So if you’re looking to strengthen your bonds with your colleagues, partners, or friends, read on to discover the power of teamwork as revealed in the pages of the Bible.
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Bible Verses About Working Together
1. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”
2. Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
3. Matthew 18:20
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
4. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
5. Romans 12:4-5
For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
6. Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
7. Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
8. Ecclesiastes 4:12
By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.”
9. 1 Corinthians 12:12
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.”
10. Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
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11. 1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”
12. Proverbs 11:14
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”
13. Psalms 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
14. 3 John 1:8
We ought, therefore, to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.”
15. Romans 15:5-6
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
16 . Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
17. 2 Corinthians 1:24
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.”
18. Mark 6:7
Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two….”
19. Ephesians 4:11-13
And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct], and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church]; until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity].”
20. Colossians 3:14
Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in [unselfish] love, which is the perfect bond of unity [for everything is bound together in agreement when each one seeks the best for others].”
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21. Acts 2:46
Day after day they met in the temple [area] continuing with one mind and breaking bread in various private homes. They were eating their meals together with joy and generous hearts.”
22. Galatians 6:2
Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love].”
23. Genesis 11:6
And the Lord said, “Behold, they are one [unified] people, and they all have the same language. This is only the beginning of what they will do, and now no evil thing they imagine they can do will be impossible for them.”
24. Amos 3:3
Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?”
25. Corinthians 12:14
For the body is not one member, but many.”
26. Genesis 2:18
Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.’”
27. 1 Peter 4:10
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
28. Romans 12:10
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
29. 3 John 1:8
We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.”
30. 1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.
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31. Ezra 3:9-10
The workers at the Temple of God were supervised by Jeshua with his sons and relatives, and Kadmiel and his sons, all descendants of Hodaviah. They were helped in this task by the Levites of the family of Henadad. When the builders completed the foundation of the LORD’s Temple, the priests put on their robes and took their places to blow their trumpets. And the Levites, descendants of Asaph, clashed their cymbals to praise the LORD, just as King David had prescribed.
32. Mark 6:7
And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits.
33. Nehemiah 4:19-23
Then I said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, “The work is extensive and spread out, and we are widely separated from each other along the wall.
20 Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, join us there. Our God will fight for us!” 21 So we continued the work with half the men holding spears, from the first light of dawn till the stars came out.
22 At that time I also said to the people, “Have every man and his helper stay inside Jerusalem at night, so they can serve us as guards by night and as workers by day.” 23 Neither I nor my brothers nor my men nor the guards with me took off our clothes; each had his weapon, even when he went for water.”
34. Exodus 7:1-2
Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. 2 You are to say everything I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his country.”
35. Genesis 1:26-27
Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”
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36. Ephesians 4:16
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.
37. Romans 12:10
Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. Outdo one another in showing honor.
38. Exodus 4:10-15
But Moses replied to the Lord, “Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent—either in the past or recently or since You have been speaking to Your servant because I am slow and hesitant in speech.”
Yahweh said to him, “Who made the human mouth? Who makes him mute or deaf, seeing or blind? Is it not I, Yahweh? Now go! I will help you speak and I will teach you what to say.”
Moses said, “Please, Lord, send someone else.” Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses, and He said, “Isn’t Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, he is on his way now to meet you. He will rejoice when he sees you.
You will speak with him and tell him what to say. I will help both you and him to speak and will teach you both what to do.
39. Romans 15:1
We who are strong in faith should help the weak with their weaknesses, and not please only ourselves.
40. Exodus 18:17-21
But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “This isn’t the right way to do this. It is too much work for you to do alone. You cannot do this job by yourself. It wears you out. And it makes the people tired too.
Now, listen to me. Let me give you some advice. And I pray God will be with you. You should continue listening to the problems of the people. And you should continue to speak to God about these things.
You should explain God’s laws and teachings to the people. Warn them not to break the laws. Tell them the right way to live and what they should do.
But you should also choose some of the people to be judges and leaders. Choose good men you can trust—men who respect God. Choose men who will not change their decisions for money.
Make these men rulers over the people. There should be rulers over 1000 people, 100 people, 50 people, and even over ten people.”
Teamwork Bible Verse About Working Together
41. 1 Corinthians 12:7-8
The evidence of the Spirit’s presence is given to each person for the common good of everyone. The Spirit gives one person the ability to speak with wisdom. The same Spirit gives another person the ability to speak with knowledge.
42. 1 Peter 4:8-10
Above all, love each other warmly, because love covers many sins. Welcome each other as guests without complaining. Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others.
43. Galatians 5:14
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
44. 1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
45. John 4:36-38
Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. 37 Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. 38 I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, these 45 Bible verses about working together emphasize the importance of unity, collaboration, and mutual support in achieving common goals.
As individuals, we have different strengths, weaknesses, and perspectives, but when we combine our efforts and talents, we can accomplish great things and honor God in the process.
Whether in our families, workplaces, communities, or churches, let us heed the wisdom of these verses and strive to build strong relationships, promote peace, and serve one another with humility and love.
By doing so, we can inspire others to join us in spreading God’s message of hope, compassion, and redemption to the world.
