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Reuben Archer Torrey
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According to the prayer of Christ.
John 17:20, 21
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Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
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That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. (John 17:20‑21)
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IS WITH
God. 1 John. 1:3.
Saints in heaven.
Heb. 12:22-24
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But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
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To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
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And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. (Hebrews 12:22‑24)
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Each other.
Gal. 2:9
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And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. (Galatians 2:9)
. 1 John. 1:3, 7.
God marks, with His approval.
Mal. 3:16
16
Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. (Malachi 3:16)
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Christ is present in.
Matt. 18:20
20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. (Matthew 18:20)
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In public and social worship.
Psa. 34:3
3
O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. (Psalm 34:3)
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Psa. 55:14
14
We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. (Psalm 55:14)
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Acts 1:14
14
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. (Acts 1:14)
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Heb. 10:25
25
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. (Hebrews 10:25)
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In the Lord's supper.
1 Cor. 10:17
17
For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. (1 Corinthians 10:17)
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In holy conversation.
Mal. 3:16
16
Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. (Malachi 3:16)
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In prayer for each other.
2 Cor. 1:11
11
Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. (2 Corinthians 1:11)
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Eph. 6:18
18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Ephesians 6:18)
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In exhortation.
Col. 3:16
16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (Colossians 3:16)
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Heb. 10:25
25
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. (Hebrews 10:25)
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In mutual comfort and edification. 1 The. 4:18. 1 The. 5:11.
In mutual sympathy and kindness.
Rom. 12:15
15
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. (Romans 12:15)
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Eph. 4:32
32
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32)
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Delight of.
Psa. 16:3
3
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. (Psalm 16:3)
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Psa. 42:4
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When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. (Psalm 42:4)
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Psa. 133:1-3
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<<A Song of degrees of David.>> Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
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It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
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As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. (Psalm 133:1‑3)
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Rom. 15:32
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That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. (Romans 15:32)
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Exhortation to.
Eph. 4:1-3
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I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
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With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:1‑3)
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Opposed to communion with the wicked.
2 Cor. 6:14-17
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Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
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And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
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Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, (2 Corinthians 6:14‑17)
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Eph. 5:11
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And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. (Ephesians 5:11)
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Exemplified.
Jonathan,
1 Sam. 23:16
16
And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. (1 Samuel 23:16)
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David,
Psa. 119:63
63
I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. (Psalm 119:63)
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Daniel
,
Dan. 2:17,18
17
Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:
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That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. (Daniel 2:17‑18)
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Apostles,
Acts 1:14
14
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. (Acts 1:14)
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The Primitive Church,
Acts 2:42
42
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. (Acts 2:42)
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Acts 5:12
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And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. (Acts 5:12)
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Paul,
Acts 20:36-38
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And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.
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And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,
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Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. (Acts 20:36‑38)
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