Bible Verses about βhouse churchesβ
The Bible contains 42 verses about house churches across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
βHaving then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith;β
ββΉFor where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.βΊβ
βSo we, [being] many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.β
βΒΆ Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.β
βOr ministry, [let us wait] on [our] ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;β
βOr he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.β
βΒΆ And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.β
βFor as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:β
βΒΆ How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.β
βAnd they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,β
βAnd suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.β
βFor they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.β
βΒΆ I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:β
βSalute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.β
βThat ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.β
βFor your obedience is come abroad unto all [men]. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.β
βAnd the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen.β
βGreet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:β
βWho have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.β
βSalute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.β
βLikewise [greet] the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.β
βAnd daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.β
βGreet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.β
βΒΆ Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,β
βΒΆ The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.β
β[And] how I kept back nothing that was profitable [unto you], but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,β
βGreet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.β
βSalute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.β
βSalute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' [household].β
βSalute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the [household] of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.β
βSalute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.β
βSalute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.β
βSalute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.β
βSalute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.β
βΒΆ Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.β
βI Tertius, who wrote [this] epistle, salute you in the Lord.β
βGaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.β
βThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you all. Amen.β
βBut now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:β
βTo God only wise, [be] glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.β
βSalute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.β
βAnd to [our] beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:β
