The concept of "jointly" in the Bible often relates to the idea of unity, cooperation, and shared purpose among believers. This theme is prevalent throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of working together in the body of Christ and the shared responsibilities and blessings that come with being part of God's family.

Unity in the Body of Christ

The Apostle Paul frequently addresses the concept of unity and working jointly in his epistles. In Ephesians 4:16 , Paul writes, "From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part." This passage highlights the necessity of each member of the church working together, contributing their unique gifts and abilities for the growth and edification of the whole body.

Similarly, in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Paul uses the metaphor of the body to describe how believers are to function jointly. He explains that just as a body is one unit made up of many parts, so is the body of Christ. Each member has a distinct role, yet all are essential for the proper functioning of the whole. This passage underscores the interdependence of believers and the importance of unity in diversity.

Shared Mission and Purpose

The early church exemplified the concept of working jointly in their mission to spread the Gospel. Acts 2:44-47 describes how the early believers "were together and had everything in common," selling their possessions and goods to give to anyone in need. This communal lifestyle was a testament to their shared purpose and commitment to living out the teachings of Christ.

In Philippians 1:27 , Paul urges the believers to "stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel." This exhortation emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation in advancing the mission of the church. Believers are called to work jointly, supporting one another in their efforts to proclaim the Gospel and live out their faith.

Joint Heirs with Christ

The concept of being "jointly" related is also seen in the believer's relationship with Christ. Romans 8:17 states, "And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him." This verse speaks to the shared inheritance and future glory that believers have with Christ, highlighting the profound unity and joint participation in the promises of God.

Conclusion

The biblical theme of working jointly is a powerful reminder of the unity and cooperation that should characterize the body of Christ. Whether through shared mission, mutual support, or the joint inheritance with Christ, believers are called to live and work together in harmony, reflecting the unity of the Spirit and the love of God.(adv.) In a joint manner; together; unitedly; in concert; not separately.4791. sugkoinonos -- partaking jointly of
... partaking jointly of. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: sugkoinonos
Phonetic Spelling: (soong-koy-no-nos') Short Definition: a partaker with, co ...
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4830. summetochos -- partaking with, subst. a joint partaker
... a joint partaker. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: summetochos Phonetic
Spelling: (soom-met'-okh-os) Short Definition: jointly partaking Definition ...
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4901. sunepimartureo -- to testify or bear witness together with.
... bear witness with From sun and epimartureo; to testify further jointly, ie Unite
in adding evidence -- also bear witness. see GREEK sun. see GREEK epimartureo. ...
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4911. sunephistemi -- to place over, rise together
... rise up together. From sun and ephistemi; to stand up together, ie To resist (or
assault) jointly -- rise up together. see GREEK sun. see GREEK ephistemi. ...
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4798. sugchraomai -- to use together with, fig. to associate with
... associate, have dealings with. From sun and chraomai; to use jointly, ie (by
implication) to hold intercourse in common -- have dealings with. see GREEK sun. ...
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4829. summerizo -- to have a share in (mid.)
... be partaker with. Middle voice from sun and merizo; to share jointly, ie Participate
in -- be partaker with. see GREEK sun. see GREEK merizo. ...
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4929. suntasso -- to arrange (together)
... appoint. From sun and tasso; to arrange jointly, ie (figuratively) to direct --
appoint. see GREEK sun. see GREEK tasso. (sunetaxen) -- 3 Occurrences. ...
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4802. suzeteo -- to examine together, hence to dispute
... From sun and zeteo; to investigate jointly, ie Discuss, controvert, cavil -- dispute
(with), enquire, question (with), reason (together). see GREEK sun. ...
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4801. suzeugnumi -- to yoke together
... 4801 (from 4862 , "identified " and 2201 , "yoke") -- properly, jointly-yoked; yoked
(paired) together, when God joins people together for purpose (Mt 19:6; Mk ...
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4818. sullupeo -- to be moved to grief with (pass.)
... be grieved. From sun and lupeo; to afflict jointly, ie (passive) sorrow at (on account
of) someone -- be grieved. see GREEK sun. see GREEK lupeo. ...
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The Joint Heirs and their Divine Portion
... Our two interests are intertwined and made one, we have neither of us any heirship
apart from the other; we are joint heirs, Christ jointly with us; ourselves ...
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The Error of Beryllus.
... of our day. We prepared this carefully and did the work jointly on account
of faultfinders. [2038]. Footnotes: [2033] Beryllus, bishop ...
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The Trinity
... sufficient of itself; but they are deceived also, for it must be the grace of the
Father, the grace of the Son, and the grace of the Spirit, jointly, that must ...
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Of the Duties which we are to Perform after Receiving the Holy ...
... home. Those that we are to perform in the church are either several from
our own souls, or else jointly with the congregation. The ...
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"This Then is the Message which we have Heard of Him, and Declare ...
... Take this jointly with that which went before, "this we declare, that ye may have
fellowship with the Father and the Son." And to the end this fellowship may ...
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The First Delegated General Conference of 1812
... "It is now four years since, by your appointment, it became my duty jointly
to superintend our extensive and very important charge. ...
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The Objection Has Been Made, that the Words of St. ...
... Therefore, by unity of power, Christ is jointly worshipped in the Father
when God the Father is worshipped in Christ. In like manner ...
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A Case of Conscience Resolved
... Second, If women have in imminent danger to themselves and the church of God, prayed
jointly together for deliverance, and God hath answered and approved of ...
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Anti-Romanistic Attitude.
... examine and ordain ministerial candidates, etc.] devolve on all churches and ministers,
they undoubtedly have the privilege to perform them jointly, ie they ...
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Concerning Things Performed Over those Fallen Asleep.
... and have fought together within their Divine struggles in the unchanged steadfastness
of their souls throughout the divine life, will jointly receive their own ...
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Jointly (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Jointly (1 Occurrence). 1 Peter 5:13 Salute you doth the
'assembly' in Babylon jointly elected, and Markus my son. (YLT). ...
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Joint-partakers (2 Occurrences)
Joint-partakers. Jointly, Joint-partakers. Joint-participation . Multi-Version
Concordance ... (WEY). Jointly, Joint-partakers. Joint-participation . ...
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Joint-heirs (2 Occurrences)
Joint-heirs. Jointed, Joint-heirs. Jointly . Multi-Version Concordance
Joint-heirs (2 Occurrences). ... Jointed, Joint-heirs. Jointly . Reference Bible.
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Levitical (19 Occurrences)
... tribes. The area occupied by the whole 48 jointly would only have amounted
to less than 16 miles. II. Wellhausen's View. Joshua ...
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Deborah (10 Occurrences)
... Thus runs the story in Jud 4. It is on the whole substantiated by the ode
in chapter 5 which is ascribed jointly to Deborah and Barak. ...
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Markus (3 Occurrences)
... Lukas, my fellow-workmen! (YLT). 1 Peter 5:13 Salute you doth the 'assembly'
in Babylon jointly elected, and Markus my son. (YLT). ...
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Concur (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (vi) To unite or agree (in action or opinion); to join; to act jointly; to agree;
to coincide; to correspond. 4. (vi) To assent; to consent. ...
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Contribution (24 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered
or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit. Int. ...
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Apollyon (1 Occurrence)
... Talmud (Shabff. 55) where Abaddon is personified as jointly with Death
president over six destroying angels. These modifications ...
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Hophra (1 Occurrence)
... He reigned alone from 589 BC to 570 BC, and jointly, by compulsion of his people,
with his son-in-law Aahmes (Greek Amasis) for some years longer. ...
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