Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Partnership?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Partnership in the Bible

What does the Bible say about partnership? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

14
Total Verses
5
Old Testament
9
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Partnership

  1. 1
    Joshua 1:9
    Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Proverbs 27:17
    Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Ecclesiastes 4:9
    Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation
    KJV
  5. 5
    Amos 3:3
    Can two walk together, except they be agreed?
    KJV
  6. 6
    Luke 1:37
    For with God nothing shall be impossible.
    KJV
  7. 7
    John 6:37
    All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
    KJV
  8. 8
    John 15:4
    Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Corinthians 3:7
    So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Corinthians 3:9
    For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. husbandry: or, tillage
    KJV

Subtopics of Partnership

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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Partnership? (5 Verses)

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation
Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Partnership? (9 Verses)

For with God nothing shall be impossible.
All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. husbandry: or, tillage
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Partnership

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about partnership. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about partnership and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about partnership is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on partnership needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about partnership with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about partnership, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Partnership?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about partnership?
What does the Bible say about partnership? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 14 key verses about partnership spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about partnership are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about partnership compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about partnership?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about partnership is Joshua 1:9 — "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever t..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about partnership?
Partnership is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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