# fellowship, be participants with, associate with, be allied with #

## Definition: ##

In general, the term "fellowship" refers to friendly interactions between members of a group of people who share similar interests and experiences.

* In the Bible, the term "fellowship" usually refers to the unity of believers in Christ.
* Christian fellowship is a shared relationship that believers have with one another through their relationship with Christ and the Holy Spirit.
* The early Christians expressed their fellowship through listening to the teaching of God's Word and praying together, through the sharing of their belongings, and through eating meals together.
* Christians also have fellowship with God through their faith in Jesus and his sacrificial death on the cross which removed the barrier between God and people.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* Ways to translate "fellowship" could include "a sharing together" or  "relationship" or "companionship" or "Christian community."

## Bible References: ##

* [1 John 1:3](rc://en/tn/help/1jn/01/03)
* [Acts 02:40-42](rc://en/tn/help/act/02/40)
* [Philippians 01:3-6](rc://en/tn/help/php/01/03)
* [Philippians 02:1](rc://en/tn/help/php/02/01)
* [Philippians 03:10](rc://en/tn/help/php/03/10)
* [Psalms 055:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/psa/055/012)

## Word Data: ##

* Strong's: H2266, G2842, G2844, G3352, G4790