The Key(s) to Community

Thoughts on the One Another Passages in the New Testament

One of Paul’s most frequent themes is the need for the people of God to live together in unity. He emphasizes that in a number of ways, but one of his most frequent is by the repeated use of the term ‘one another.' One word in the language of Paul, it shows up a lot. But he is not the only one who seasoned his letters with that bit of vocabulary. Peter used it. James used it. The writer of Hebrews and John used it as well. What follows is a list of the passages where that phrase occurs. They form a thread that calls for Christian unity and describes its characteristics: Take a look.

Love one another: John 13:34-35; 15:12, 17; Romans 12:10; 13:8; 14:13; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; 4:9; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:11, 3:22; 4:8; 23; 4:7, 11-12; 2 John 1: 5Serve one another: Galatians 5:13; 21; Philippians 2:3;1 Peter 4:9; 5:5
Accept one another: Romans 15:7, 14
Strengthen one another: Romans 14:19 Help one another: Hebrews 3:13; 10:24
Care for one another: Galatians 6:2
Forgive one another: Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13
Forgive one another: Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13
Submit to one another: Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5
Commit to one another: 1 John 3:16
Build trust with one another: 1 John 1:7
Be devoted to one another: Romans 12:10
Be patient with one another: Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:13
Be interested in one another: Philippians 2:4
Be accountable to one another: Ephesians 5:21
Confess to one another: James 5:16
Live in harmony with one another: Romans 12:16
Do not be conceited toward one another: Romans 13:8
Do not pass judgment on one another: Romans 14:13; 15:7
Do not slander one another: James 4:11
Instruct one another: Romans 16:16
Greet one another: Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 13:12
Admonish one another: Romans 5:14; Colossians 3:16
Spur one another on toward good deeds: Hebrews 10:24
Meet with one another: Hebrews 10:25
Agree with one another: 1 Corinthians 16:20
Be concerned for one another: Hebrews 10:24
Be humble toward one another in love: Ephesians 4:2
Be compassionate toward one another: Ephesians 4:32
Do not be consumed by one another: Galatians 5:14-15
Do not anger one another: Galatians 5:26
Do not lie to one another: Colossians 3:9
Do not grumble toward one another: James 5:9
Give preference to one another: Romans 12:10
Be at peace with one another: Romans 12:18
Sing to one another: Ephesians 5:19
Be of the same mind to one another: Romans 12:16; 15:5
Comfort one another: 1 Thessalonians 4:18; 5:11
Be kind to one another: Ephesians 4:32
Live in peace with one another: 1 Thessalonians 5:13
Carry one another's burdens: Galatians 6:2