Bible Dictionaries
Fellowship

Easton's Bible Dictionary

  • With God, consisting in the knowledge of his will (Job 22:21; John 17:3 ); agreement with his designs (Amos 3:2 ); mutual affection (Romans 8 :: 3839,39 ); enjoyment of his presence (Psalm 4:6 ); conformity to his image (1 John 2:6; 1:6 ); and participation of his felicity (1 John 1:3,4; Ephesians 3:14-21 ).

  • Of saints with one another, in duties (Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:17,18 ); in ordinances (Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:46 ); in grace, love, joy, etc. (Malachi 3:16; 2 co 8:4 ); mutual interest, spiritual and temporal (Romans 12:4,13; Hebrews 13:16 ); in sufferings (Romans 15:1,2; Galatians 6:1,2; Romans 12:15; and in glory (Revelation 7:9 ).

    Copyright Statement
    These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Fellowship'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​f/fellowship.html. 1897.
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