Bible Verses About
the Church
The gathered people of God — the body of Christ.
“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”
“And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
“[A Song of degrees of David.] I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
“And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,”
“So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about the church?
Scripture speaks to the church in passages such as Matthew 16:18, Hebrews 10:24, Acts 20:28. For example, Matthew 16:18 says, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about the church?
Matthew 16:18 — “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Which Psalm is about the church?
Psalms 122:1 — “[A Song of degrees of David.] I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”