1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Cross-reference
1 Corinthians 12:25 explicitly states the goal of no division in the body, directly echoing Paul's earlier appeal for unity.
1 Corinthians 11:18 confirms the existence of the very divisions Paul appeals against, showing the ongoing problem.
In 1 Corinthians 4:16, Paul follows his unity appeal by urging imitation of himself — a direct application to resolve divisions.
1 Corinthians 8:7 reveals a specific cause of division in Corinth—weak consciences over food—showing the practical challenge Paul addresses.
1 Peter 3:8 commands unity of mind, sympathy, and humility, directly mirroring Paul's appeal for the same mind.
Philippians 2:1-4 expands on being of the same mind, adding humility and selflessness as the path to unity.
Philippians 1:27 echoes the call for one spirit and one mind, linking unity to striving together for the gospel.
In Ephesians 4:1-7, Paul expands on maintaining unity of the Spirit—a fuller treatment of the same theme.
In 2 Corinthians 13:11, Paul again urges agreement and peace—reinforcing the same call for unity.
In Romans 16:17, Paul warns against those causing divisions—the negative counterpart to his plea for no divisions.
In Romans 15:6, the goal of unity is glorifying God with one voice—same purpose as Paul's call for agreement.
In Romans 15:5, Paul prays for harmony among believers—a direct parallel to his appeal for unity here.
In Romans 12:16, Paul urges harmony and humility—another call to the same unified mindset.
In Acts 4:32, the early church is described as one heart and soul—a lived example of the unity Paul commands.
Psalm 133:1 celebrates the beauty of unity among God's people, directly supporting Paul's call for believers to be perfectly united.
In John 17:23, Jesus prays for believers to be perfectly one—directly echoing Paul's call for same mind and no divisions.
In John 9:16, the Pharisees are divided (schisma) over Jesus' identity — a concrete example of the division Paul condemns.
In John 10:19, the Jews are again divided (schisma) over Jesus' words — a recurring pattern Paul wants the Corinthians to reject.
Colossians 2:19 describes the body held together by Christ, the theological basis for the unity Paul demands.
Ephesians 4:13 sets unity in faith as the goal for the church, echoing Paul's call for perfect unity in mind and thought.
Philippians 2:2 echoes the same call to be like-minded and united in love, reinforcing Paul's plea for harmony.
Philippians 4:2 specifically urges Euodia and Syntyche to agree, a concrete application of the unity command.
John 17:11 records Jesus praying for his followers to be one as he and the Father are one—the ultimate source of Paul's unity appeal.
John 17:21 deepens Jesus' prayer that all believers may be one—a direct foundation for Paul's call for unity in 1 Corinthians.
In Joshua 22:15, a delegation confronts a potential division between tribes — an Old Testament parallel to Paul's concern for church unity.
John 13:34 commands love for one another, which is the foundation for the unity and absence of divisions Paul appeals for here.
Ezekiel 11:19 promises an undivided heart—directly paralleling Paul's desire for believers to have one mind and heart.
James 3:13-18 contrasts earthly wisdom causing disorder with heavenly wisdom that brings peace, addressing roots of division.
Jeremiah 32:39 promises God will give His people 'singleness of heart and action', prefiguring the unity Paul urges in the church.
1 Thessalonians 5:13 calls for peace among believers, reinforcing the same goal of harmony without divisions.
Philippians 2:14 urges no grumbling or arguing, directly addressing the source of divisions Paul condemns.
Ezra 3:1 shows the people assembling as one in Jerusalem, mirroring Paul's call for believers to be united in mind and purpose.
Isaiah 52:8 describes watchmen seeing eye to eye—a picture of agreement that echoes Paul's appeal for unity in thought.
Mark 3:24 warns that a divided kingdom cannot stand—reinforcing Paul's concern that division undermines the church.
In John 13:35, Jesus ties mutual love to being His disciples—a basis for the unity Paul urges here.
Acts 15:25 records the Jerusalem council reaching unanimous agreement—a historical example of the unity Paul commands.
Ephesians 4:32 calls for kindness and forgiveness, extending the unity appeal to practical, Christ-like relationships.
In 2 Corinthians 10:1, Paul entreats by Christ's meekness — a parallel appeal formula in a different context.
In 2 Corinthians 6:1, Paul appeals not to receive grace in vain — another parallel use of the 'appeal' motif.
Philippians 2:20 shows Timothy as a rare example of genuine like-mindedness, embodying the unity Paul commands.
In 2 Corinthians 5:20, Paul appeals for reconciliation as an ambassador — a parallel apostolic plea.
In Romans 12:1, Paul uses the same 'I appeal' formula to urge sacrificial living — a parallel exhortation style.