Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Church’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.
The term ‘Church’ occurs 129 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.
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Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Numbers
Numbers 19:20 If anyone has not been expiated by this ritual, his soul shall perish from the midst of the Church. For he has polluted the Sanctuary of the Lord, and he has not been sprinkled with purifying waters.Numbers 19:20
Numbers 20:4 Why have you led away the Church of the Lord, into the wilderness, so that both we and our cattle would die?Numbers 20:4
Number of the word / term Church in Numbers: 2
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 23:1 “A eunuch, one whose testicles have been debilitated or cut off, or whose penis has been cut off, shall not enter into the church of the Lord.Deuteronomy 23:1
Deuteronomy 23:2 The offspring of a harlot, that is, one born of a prostitute, shall not enter into the church of the Lord, until the tenth generation.Deuteronomy 23:2
Deuteronomy 23:3 The Ammonite and the Moabite, even after the tenth generation, shall not enter into the church of the Lord forever,Deuteronomy 23:3
Deuteronomy 23:8 Those who have been born of them, in the third generation, shall enter into the church of the Lord.Deuteronomy 23:8
Number of the word / term Church in Deuteronomy: 4
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Nehemiah
Nehemiah 13:1 Now on that day, they read from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people. And in it, there was found written that the Ammonites and the Moabites must not enter the church of God, even for all time,Nehemiah 13:1
Number of the word / term Church in Nehemiah: 1
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Psalm
Psalm 22:22 I will declare your name to my brothers. In the midst of the Church, I will praise you.Psalm 22:22
Psalm 22:25 My praise is with you, within a great church. I will pay my vows in the sight of those who fear him.Psalm 22:25
Psalm 26:12 My foot has stood firm in the straight path. In the churches, I will bless you, O Lord.Psalm 26:12
Psalm 35:18 I will confess to you in a great Church. I will praise you among a weighty people.Psalm 35:18
Psalm 40:9 I have announced your justice in a great Church: behold, I will not restrain my lips. O Lord, you have known it.Psalm 40:9
Psalm 68:26 In the churches, bless the Lord God from the fountains of Israel.Psalm 68:26
Psalm 89:5 The heavens will confess your miracles, Lord, and also your truth, in the Church of the saints.Psalm 89:5
Psalm 107:32 And let them exalt him in the Church of the people, and praise him in the chair of the elders.Psalm 107:32
Psalm 149:1 Alleluia. Sing to the Lord a new song. His praise is in the Church of the saints.Psalm 149:1
Number of the word / term Church in Psalm: 9
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Proverbs
Proverbs 5:14 I have almost been with all evil in the midst of the church and of the assembly.”Proverbs 5:14
Number of the word / term Church in Proverbs: 1
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Lamentations
Lamentations 1:10 JOD. The enemy has sent his hand against all her desirable ones. For she has watched the Gentiles enter her sanctuary, even though you instructed that they should not enter into your church.Lamentations 1:10
Number of the word / term Church in Lamentations: 1
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Joel
Joel 2:16 Gather the people, sanctify the church, unite the elders, gather together the little ones and infants at the breast. Let the bridegroom depart from his bed, and the bride from her bridal chamber.Joel 2:16
Number of the word / term Church in Joel: 1
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Matthew
Matthew 16:18 And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.Matthew 16:18
Matthew 18:17 And if he will not listen to them, tell the Church. But if he will not listen to the Church, let him be to you like the pagan and the tax collector.Matthew 18:17
Number of the word / term Church in Matthew: 2
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Acts
Acts 5:11 And a great fear came over the entire Church and over all who heard these things.Acts 5:11
Acts 7:38 This is he who was in the Church in the wilderness, with the Angel who was speaking to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. It is he who received the words of life to give to us.Acts 7:38
Acts 8:1 Now in those days, there occurred a great persecution against the Church at Jerusalem. And they were all dispersed throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the Apostles.Acts 8:1
Acts 8:3 Then Saul was laying waste to the Church by entering throughout the houses, and dragging away men and women, and committing them to prison.Acts 8:3
Acts 9:31 Certainly, the Church had peace throughout all of Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and it was being built up, while walking in the fear of the Lord, and it was being filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit.Acts 9:31
Acts 11:22 Now the news came to the ears of the Church at Jerusalem about these things, and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.Acts 11:22
Acts 11:26 And they were conversing there in the Church for an entire year. And they taught such a great multitude, that it was at Antioch that the disciples were first known by the name of Christian.Acts 11:26
Acts 12:1 Now at the same time, king Herod extended his hand, in order to afflict some from the Church.Acts 12:1
Acts 12:5 And so Peter was detained in prison. But prayers were being made without ceasing, by the Church, to God on his behalf.Acts 12:5
Acts 13:1 Now there were, in the Church at Antioch, prophets and teachers, among whom were Barnabas, and Simon, who was called the Black, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.Acts 13:1
Acts 14:23 And when they had established priests for them in each church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, in whom they believed.Acts 14:23
Acts 14:27 And when they had arrived and had gathered together the church, they related what great things God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.Acts 14:27
Acts 15:3 Therefore, being led by the church, they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles. And they caused great joy among all the brothers.Acts 15:3
Acts 15:4 And when they had arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the Apostles and the elders, reporting what great things God had done with them.Acts 15:4
Acts 15:22 Then it pleased the Apostles and elders, with the whole Church, to choose men from among them, and to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, and Judas, who was surnamed Barsabbas, and Silas, preeminent men among the brothers,Acts 15:22
Acts 15:41 And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the Churches, instructing them to keep the precepts of the Apostles and the elders.Acts 15:41
Acts 16:5 And certainly, the Churches were being strengthened in faith and were increasing in number every day.Acts 16:5
Acts 18:22 And after going down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, and he greeted the Church there, and then he descended to Antioch.Acts 18:22
Acts 20:17 Then, sending from Miletus to Ephesus, he called those greater by birth in the church.Acts 20:17
Acts 20:28 Take care of yourselves and of the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has stationed you as Bishops to rule the Church of God, which he has purchased by his own blood.Acts 20:28
Number of the word / term Church in Acts: 20
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Romans
Romans 16:1 Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is in the ministry of the church, which is at Cenchreae,Romans 16:1
Romans 16:4 who have risked their own necks on behalf of my life, for whom I give thanks, not I alone, but also all the churches of the Gentiles;Romans 16:4
Romans 16:5 and greet the church at their house. Greet Epaenetus, my beloved, who is among the first-fruits of Asia in Christ.Romans 16:5
Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.Romans 16:16
Romans 16:23 Gaius, my host, and the entire church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, a brother.Romans 16:23
Number of the word / term Church in Romans: 5
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 1:2 to the Church of God which is at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints with all who are invoking the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place of theirs and of ours.1 Corinthians 1:2
1 Corinthians 4:17 For this reason, I have sent you Timothy, who is my dearest son, and who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways, which are in Christ Jesus, just as I teach everywhere, in every church.1 Corinthians 4:17
1 Corinthians 6:4 Therefore, if you have matters to judge concerning this age, why not appoint those who are most contemptible in the Church to judge these things!1 Corinthians 6:4
1 Corinthians 7:17 However, let each one walk just as the Lord has distributed to him, each one just as God has called him. And thus do I teach in all the churches.1 Corinthians 7:17
1 Corinthians 10:32 Be without offense toward the Jews, and toward the Gentiles, and toward the Church of God,1 Corinthians 10:32
1 Corinthians 11:16 But if anyone has a mind to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor does the Church of God.1 Corinthians 11:16
1 Corinthians 11:18 First of all, indeed, I hear that when you assemble together in the church, there are schisms among you. And I believe this, in part.1 Corinthians 11:18
1 Corinthians 11:22 Do you not have houses, in which to eat and drink? Or do you have such contempt for the Church of God that you would confound those who do not have such contempt? What should I say to you? Should I praise you? I am not praising you in this.1 Corinthians 11:22
1 Corinthians 12:28 And indeed, God has established a certain order in the Church: first Apostles, second Prophets, third Teachers, next miracle-workers, and then the grace of healing, of helping others, of governing, of different kinds of languages, and of the interpretation of words.1 Corinthians 12:28
1 Corinthians 14:4 Whoever speaks in tongues edifies himself. But whoever prophesies edifies the Church.1 Corinthians 14:4
1 Corinthians 14:5 Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but more so to prophesy. For he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless perhaps he interprets, so that the Church may receive edification.1 Corinthians 14:5
1 Corinthians 14:12 So it is with you also. And since you are zealous for what is spiritual, seek the edification of the Church, so that you may abound.1 Corinthians 14:12
1 Corinthians 14:19 But in the Church, I prefer to speak five words from my mind, so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in tongues.1 Corinthians 14:19
1 Corinthians 14:23 If then, the entire Church were to gather together as one, and if all were to speak in tongues, and then ignorant or unbelieving persons were to enter, would they not say that you were insane?1 Corinthians 14:23
1 Corinthians 14:28 But if there is no one to interpret, he should remain silent in the church, then he may speak when he is alone with God.1 Corinthians 14:28
1 Corinthians 14:33 And God is not of dissension, but of peace, just as I also teach in all the churches of the saints.1 Corinthians 14:33
1 Corinthians 14:34 Women should be silent in the churches. For it is not permitted for them to speak; but instead, they should be subordinate, as the law also says.1 Corinthians 14:34
1 Corinthians 14:35 And if they want to learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in church.1 Corinthians 14:35
1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the Apostles. I am not worthy to be called an Apostle, because I persecuted the Church of God.1 Corinthians 15:9
1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you.1 Corinthians 16:1
1 Corinthians 16:19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guest.1 Corinthians 16:19
Number of the word / term Church in 1 Corinthians: 21
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy, a brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all of Achaia:2 Corinthians 1:1
2 Corinthians 8:1 And so we are making known to you, brothers, the grace of God that has been given in the churches of Macedonia.2 Corinthians 8:1
2 Corinthians 8:18 And we have even sent with him a brother whose praise accompanies the Gospel throughout all the churches.2 Corinthians 8:18
2 Corinthians 8:19 And not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to be a companion for our sojourn in this grace, which is ministered by us with our determined will, to the glory of the Lord.2 Corinthians 8:19
2 Corinthians 8:23 and whether it concerns Titus, who is a companion to me and a helper to you, or whether it concerns our brothers, the Apostles of the churches, it is to the glory of Christ.2 Corinthians 8:23
2 Corinthians 8:24 Therefore, in the sight of the churches, show them the proof of your charity and of our glorying about you.2 Corinthians 8:24
2 Corinthians 11:8 I have taken from other churches, receiving a stipend from them to the benefit of your ministry.2 Corinthians 11:8
2 Corinthians 11:28 and, in addition to these things, which are external: there is my daily earnestness and solicitude for all the churches.2 Corinthians 11:28
2 Corinthians 12:13 For what is there that you have had which is less than the other churches, except that I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this injury.2 Corinthians 12:13
Number of the word / term Church in 2 Corinthians: 9
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Galatians
Galatians 1:2 and all the brothers who are with me: to the churches of Galatia.Galatians 1:2
Galatians 1:13 For you have heard of my former behavior within Judaism: that, beyond measure, I persecuted the Church of God and fought against Her.Galatians 1:13
Galatians 1:22 But I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea, which were in Christ.Galatians 1:22
Number of the word / term Church in Galatians: 3
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Ephesians
Ephesians 1:22 And he has subjected all things under his feet, and he has made him the head over the entire Church,Ephesians 1:22
Ephesians 3:10 so that the manifold wisdom of God may become well-known to the principalities and powers in the heavens, through the Church,Ephesians 3:10
Ephesians 3:21 to him be glory, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, throughout every generation, forever and ever. Amen.Ephesians 3:21
Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, just as Christ is the head of the Church. He is the Savior of his body.Ephesians 5:23
Ephesians 5:24 Therefore, just as the Church is subject to Christ, so also should wives be subject to their husbands in all things.Ephesians 5:24
Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Church and handed himself over for her,Ephesians 5:25
Ephesians 5:27 so that he might offer her to himself as a glorious Church, not having any spot or wrinkle or any such thing, so that she would be holy and immaculate.Ephesians 5:27
Ephesians 5:29 For no man has ever hated his own flesh, but instead he nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ also does to the Church.Ephesians 5:29
Ephesians 5:32 This is a great Sacrament. And I am speaking in Christ and in the Church.Ephesians 5:32
Number of the word / term Church in Ephesians: 9
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Philippians
Philippians 3:6 according to zeal, I persecuted the Church of God; according to the justice that is in the law, I lived without blame.Philippians 3:6
Philippians 4:15 But you also know, O Philippians, that at the beginning of the Gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not a single church shared with me in the plan of giving and receiving, except you alone.Philippians 4:15
Number of the word / term Church in Philippians: 2
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Colossians
Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of his body, the Church. He is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, so that in all things he may hold primacy.Colossians 1:18
Colossians 1:24 For now I rejoice in my passion on your behalf, and I complete in my flesh the things that are lacking in the Passion of Christ, for the sake of his body, which is the Church.Colossians 1:24
Colossians 1:25 For I have become a minister of the Church, according to the dispensation of God that has been given to me among you, so that I may fulfill the Word of God,Colossians 1:25
Colossians 4:15 Greet the brothers who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and those who are at his house, a church.Colossians 4:15
Colossians 4:16 And when this epistle has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and you should read that which is from the Laodiceans.Colossians 4:16
Number of the word / term Church in Colossians: 5
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians, in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.1 Thessalonians 1:1
1 Thessalonians 2:14 For you, brothers, have become imitators of the churches of God which are at Judea, in Christ Jesus. For you, too, have suffered the same things from your fellow countrymen as they have suffered from the Jews,1 Thessalonians 2:14
Number of the word / term Church in 1 Thessalonians: 2
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians, in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.2 Thessalonians 1:1
2 Thessalonians 1:4 so much so that we ourselves even glory in you among the churches of God, because of your patience and faith in all of your persecutions and tribulations that you endure,2 Thessalonians 1:4
Number of the word / term Church in 2 Thessalonians: 2
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book 1 Timothy
1 Timothy 3:5 For if a man does not know how to lead his own house, how will he take care of the Church of God?1 Timothy 3:5
1 Timothy 3:15 But, if I am delayed, you should know the manner in which it is necessary to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and the foundation of truth.1 Timothy 3:15
1 Timothy 5:16 If any among the faithful have widows, let him minister to them and not burden the Church, so that there may be enough for those who are true widows.1 Timothy 5:16
Number of the word / term Church in 1 Timothy: 3
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Philemon
Philemon 1:2 and to Apphia, most beloved sister, and to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the church which is in your house.Philemon 1:2
Number of the word / term Church in Philemon: 1
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Hebrews
Hebrews 2:12 “I will announce your name to my brothers. In the midst of the Church, I will praise you.”Hebrews 2:12
Hebrews 12:23 and to the Church of the first-born, those who have been inscribed in the heavens, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the just made perfect,Hebrews 12:23
Number of the word / term Church in Hebrews: 2
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book James
James 5:14 Is anyone ill among you? Let him bring in the priests of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.James 5:14
Number of the word / term Church in James: 1
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book 1 Peter
1 Peter 5:13 The Church which is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you, as does my son, Mark.1 Peter 5:13
Number of the word / term Church in 1 Peter: 1
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book 3 John
3 John 1:6 they have given testimony to your charity in the sight of the Church. You would to well to lead these ones worthily to God.3 John 1:6
3 John 1:9 As it happens, I had written to the church. But Diotrephes, who loves to bear the highest rank among them, would not accept us.3 John 1:9
3 John 1:10 Because of this, when I come, I will admonish his works which he does, babbling against us with malicious words. And as if this were not sufficient for him, he himself does not receive the brothers. And those who do receive them, he hinders, and he ejects them from the church.3 John 1:10
Number of the word / term Church in 3 John: 3
Bible passages with ‘Church’ in the book Revelation
Revelation 1:4 John, to the seven Churches, which are in Asia. Grace and peace to you, from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are in the sight of his throne,Revelation 1:4
Revelation 1:11 saying, “What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven Churches, which are in Asia: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamus, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”Revelation 1:11
Revelation 1:20 the mystery of the seven stars, which you have seen in my right hand, and of the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the Angels of the seven Churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven Churches.”Revelation 1:20
Revelation 2:1 “And to the Angel of the Church of Ephesus write: Thus says the One who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands:Revelation 2:1
Revelation 2:7 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. To him who prevails, I will give to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of my God.Revelation 2:7
Revelation 2:8 And to the Angel of the Church of Smyrna write: Thus says the First and the Last, he who was dead and now lives:Revelation 2:8
Revelation 2:11 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. Whoever will prevail, he shall not be harmed by the second death.Revelation 2:11
Revelation 2:12 And to the Angel of the Church of Pergamus write: Thus says he who holds the sharp two-edged spear:Revelation 2:12
Revelation 2:17 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. To him who prevails, I will give the hidden manna. And I will give to him a white emblem, and on the emblem, a new name has been written, which no one knows, except the one who receives it.Revelation 2:17
Revelation 2:18 And to the Angel of the Church of Thyatira write: Thus says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like shining brass.Revelation 2:18
Revelation 2:23 And I will put her sons to death, and all the Churches shall know that I am the one who examines temperaments and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. But I say to you,Revelation 2:23
Revelation 2:29 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches.”Revelation 2:29
Revelation 3:1 “And to the Angel of the Church of Sardis write: Thus says he who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: I know your works, that you have a name which is alive, but you are dead.Revelation 3:1
Revelation 3:6 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches.Revelation 3:6
Revelation 3:7 And to the Angel of the Church of Philadelphia write: Thus says the Holy One, the True One, he who holds the key of David. He opens and no one closes. He closes and no one opens.Revelation 3:7
Revelation 3:13 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches.Revelation 3:13
Revelation 3:14 And to the Angel of the Church of Laodicea write: Thus says the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, who is the Beginning of the creation of God:Revelation 3:14
Revelation 3:22 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches.”Revelation 3:22
Revelation 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my Angel, to testify to these things for you among the Churches. I am the Root and the Origin of David, the bright morning Star.”Revelation 22:16
Number of the word / term ‘Church’ in Revelation: 19
These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.
Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 129
