Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About the Church"
The church is the body of Christ — not a building but the community of all believers, called to worship, fellowship, serve, and spread the gospel together.
The church is the body of Christ — not a building but the community of all believers, called to worship, fellowship, serve, and spread the gospel together.
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." — Matthew 16:18 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About the Church?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
"Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular."
"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."
Related Questions & Their Verses
What Is the Meaning of Baptism?
Romans 6:3-4 · Matthew 28:19 · Acts 2:41
What Is Communion (The Lord's Supper)?
Luke 22:19-20 · 1 Corinthians 11:26 · 1 Corinthians 11:28
What is the Great Commission?
Matthew 28:19-20 · Mark 16:15 · Acts 1:8
Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · Matthew 28:5-6 · 1 Corinthians 15:14
Is Jesus God?
John 1:1 · John 10:30 · Colossians 2:9
What Is the Trinity?
Matthew 28:19 · 2 Corinthians 13:14 · Matthew 3:16-17
Explore this question from another angle
Related Reading
Continue your study with related content from across our library:
What are the seven churches of Revelation?
Theology & Doctrine
What Does the Bible Say About Church Discipline?
Theology & Doctrine
What Does the Bible Say About Unity in the Church?
Theology & Doctrine
Acts 2:42 — Meaning & Devotional
Church Life
Acts 2:42 Commentary
In-depth study • Early Church Life
Bible Verses About the Church
10 curated KJV verses
Keep Going
Continue Exploring Scripture
You've found one resource — here are more ways to go deeper into God's Word.
Today's Verse
Start each day with a hand-picked KJV verse and reflection.
Verses by Topic
Find what the Bible says about love, anxiety, strength, and 500+ more topics.
Bible Miracles
Discover the signs and wonders of God recorded in Scripture.
Angels & Spiritual Warfare
Angels, demons, and the armor of God — what the KJV really teaches about the unseen battle.
Bible Genealogies & Family Trees
Visual KJV family trees — the line of Jesus, the sons of Noah, the twelve tribes, and more.
Women of the Bible
Eve, Sarah, Ruth, Esther, Mary — the matriarchs, prophetesses, queens, and disciples of Scripture.