Psalm 133:1

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Cross-reference

Psalm 122:6-8 calls for peace among brethren and Jerusalem — directly mirrors the theme of brothers dwelling in unity here.

Genesis 45:24 has Joseph telling brothers not to quarrel — instructing the very unity described here.

1 John 3:14-19 says love for brothers proves we have passed from death to life — the high value of the unity Psalm 133 extols.

1 Peter 3:8 Parallel

1 Peter 3:8 calls for unity of mind, sympathy, and brotherly love — the same harmonious life Psalm 133 praises.

Hebrews 13:1 commands 'let brotherly love continue' — a direct New Testament echo of the virtue celebrated in Psalm 133.

Philippians 2:2-5 urges being of the same mind and love — the practical outworking of the brotherly unity described here.

Ephesians 4:3-6 calls to maintain the unity of the Spirit in peace — the same unity Psalm 133 calls good and pleasant.

1 Corinthians 1:10 urges believers to agree and be united without divisions — directly echoing the beauty of harmony in Psalm 133.

John 17:21 Parallel

John 17:21 records Jesus praying for believers to be one as He and the Father are one — the ultimate fulfillment of brotherly unity.

John 13:35 Parallel

In John 13:35, Jesus says mutual love is the mark of His disciples — the same 'good and pleasant' unity from Psalm 133.

Genesis 13:8 has Abram urging no strife between brethren — a prime example of the unity praised here.

2 Samuel 2:26 has Abner pleading for an end to strife among brethren — echoes the ideal of brotherly unity.

2 Samuel 2:27 continues the appeal to stop pursuing brethren — same context of peace among kin.

Philippians 2:1 lists the motivations (encouragement, love, fellowship) that undergird the unity Psalm 133:1 calls 'good and pleasant'.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:13, the command 'be at peace among yourselves' directly echoes the harmonious dwelling Psalm 133:1 describes.

1 Thessalonians 4:9 affirms that believers are taught by God to love one another — the very brotherly love Psalm 133:1 delights in.

Colossians 2:2 desires hearts 'knit together in love' — a New Testament vision of the unity Psalm 133:1 calls good and pleasant.

In Philippians 4:2, Paul directly urges two women to agree — a specific application of the brotherly unity Psalm 133:1 celebrates.

Mark 9:50 Parallel

Mark 9:50 commands 'be at peace with one another'—directly parallels the psalm's call for brothers to dwell in unity.

Philippians 1:27 urges standing firm in one spirit and striving side by side — a concrete expression of the unity Psalm 133:1 praises.

1 Corinthians 6:6 shows brothers suing each other before unbelievers — the stark opposite of the unity Psalm 133:1 extols.

In Romans 14:19, pursuing peace and mutual edification directly fulfills the 'good and pleasant' unity of Psalm 133:1.

Romans 12:10 commands brotherly affection and honoring others — a New Testament call to the same harmonious living Psalm 133:1 describes.

Acts 7:26 Parallel

In Acts 7:26, Moses tries to reconcile fighting Israelites, calling them brothers — a direct application of the unity Psalm 133:1 celebrates.

Mark 3:25 Contrast

Mark 3:25 warns a divided house cannot stand—reinforces the psalm's point by showing the danger of disunity.

Jeremiah 32:39 promises God will give His people one heart and one way — the same ideal of unified brotherhood celebrated here.

Isaiah 11:6 Parallel

Isaiah 11:6 depicts peaceful coexistence in the messianic age — a broader harmony that includes the unity praised here.

Proverbs 15:17 values love over material wealth—echoes the psalm's praise of harmonious relationships over external circumstances.

Hebrews 12:14 expands the call to dwell in unity into a command to pursue peace and holiness, showing the deeper spiritual requirement.

Isaiah 11:9 Parallel

Isaiah 11:9 promises no destruction on God's holy mountain — the ultimate peace that brotherly unity anticipates.