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A Scriptural Basis for Small Groups

Small Group Scripture References

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Heb 10:24-25)

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. (1 Thes 5:11)


Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Eccl 4:12)


But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, 14with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship as we walked with the throng at the house of God. (Psa 55:13-14)

Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? (Amos 3:3)

Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name. (Mal 3:16)

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Gal 6:2)

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. (Jas 5:16)

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (John 13:34)


I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. (1 Cor 1:10)


Keep on loving each other as brothers. (Heb 13:1)

(All passages from the NIV)