Ephesians 4:12
with a view to the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now ye are Christ's body, and severally members thereof.
Ephesians 1:23
which, indeed, is His body, the fulness of Him Who is filling all in all.
Ephesians 4:16
from Whom all the body, fitly framed and knit together through every joint of supply, according to the working in due measure of each single part, secures the growth of the body to the upbuilding of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but whatever is good for the supplying of the need, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Luke 22:32
but I prayed for you, that your faith fail not; and, when once you have turned again, establish your brethren."
John 21:15-17
So, when they breakfasted, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He says to Him, "Yea, Lord, Thou knowest that I fondly love Thee." He saith to him, "Feed My lambs."
Acts 1:17
because he was numbered among us, and obtained the portion of this ministry.
Acts 1:25
to take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place."
Acts 9:31
The assembly, therefore, throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, was having peace, being built up; and, walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the consolation of the Holy Spirit, was being multiplied.
Acts 11:23
who, having come, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced, and was exhorting all that, with purpose of heart, they should cleave to the Lord;
Acts 14:22-23
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
Acts 20:24
But I make not my soul of any value as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:28
Take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit appointed you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
Romans 12:7
or ministry, let us labor in the ministry; or he that teaches, in teaching;
Romans 14:19
So, then, let us follow after the things productive of peace, and the things that tend to mutual edification.
Romans 15:2
Let each one of us please his neighbor in that which is good for his edification;
Romans 15:14
And I myself also have become persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
Romans 15:29
and I know that, when coming to you, I will come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 12:7
And to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for profiting.
1 Corinthians 14:4-5
He that speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly.
1 Corinthians 14:12
So also ye, since ye are eager for spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound in them with a view to the edification of the assembly.
1 Corinthians 14:14
For, if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What is it, then, brethren? When ye come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edification.
2 Corinthians 3:8
how shall not rather the ministration of the Spirit be with glory?
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, having this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not;
2 Corinthians 5:18
But all things are of God, Who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 6:3
giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministry be not blamed;
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having, therefore, these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Think ye all this time that we are excusing ourselves to you? Before God in Christ we are speaking; and all, beloved, for your edification.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong; this also we pray for??our perfection.
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as also ye were called in one hope of your calling;
Philippians 1:25-26
And, having become assured of this, I know that I shall abide, and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
Philippians 3:12-18
Not that I already obtained, or have already been made perfect; but I am pressing on, if I may lay hold of that for which I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings in your behalf, and fill up in turn the deficiencies of the tribulations of Christ in my flesh for the sake of His body, which is the assembly;
Colossians 1:28
Whom we proclaim, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;
Colossians 4:17
And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
Wherefore, exhort one another, and build up one another, as also ye do.
1 Timothy 1:12
I have thanks for Him Who empowered me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because He accounted me faithful, putting me into His service,
2 Timothy 4:5
But be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully accomplish your ministry.
2 Timothy 4:11
Only Luke is with me. Taking Mark, bring him with you; for he is useful to me for ministering.
Hebrews 6:1
Wherefore, leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
Hebrews 13:17
Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.