Bible Verses about โdivisionโ
The Bible contains 32 verses about division across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
โThere are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:โ
โhaughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood;โ
โa false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.โ
โa heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,โ
โbearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.โ
โbeing eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.โ
โNow I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.โ
โAvoid a factious man after a first and second warning;โ
โPut on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;โ
โAbove all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.โ
โone Lord, one faith, one baptism,โ
โThere is one body, and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling;โ
โone God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in us all.โ
โbut shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.โ
โNow I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.โ
โAnd let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.โ
โknowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.โ
โFor those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.โ
โIf anyone comes to you, and doesn't bring this teaching, don't receive him into your house, and don't welcome him,โ
โfor he who welcomes him participates in his evil works.โ
โWhoever transgresses and doesn't remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching, the same has both the Father and the Son.โ
โNow I mean this, that each one of you says, "I follow Paul," "I follow Apollos," "I follow Cephas," and, "I follow Christ."โ
โIs Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul?โ
โFor it has been reported to me concerning you, my brothers, by those who are from Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you.โ
โThese are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.โ
โBut he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.โ
โThese are they who cause divisions, and are sensual, not having the Spirit.โ
โIf a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.โ
โIf a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.โ
โThey said to you that "In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts."โ
โIf Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he can't stand, but has an end.โ
โBut you, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.โ
