Ephesians 4:12
for the complete instruction of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of the Christ,
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now, you are the body of Christ, and, as individuals, you are members.
Ephesians 1:23
which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all his members with all things,
Ephesians 4:16
from whom the whole body, compactly fitted together, and united by every helping joint, according to the energy in the measure of each part, makes increase of the body, for the building up of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no impure speech come out of your mouth, but whatever is good for needful edification, that it may give grace to the hearers:
Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.
John 21:15-17
When, therefore, they had taken breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of Jonah, Do you love me more than these? He said to him: Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Feed my lambs.
Acts 1:17
for he was numbered with us, and had been appointed to this ministry.
Acts 1:25
that he may be appointed to this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
Acts 9:31
Then the churches throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
Acts 11:23
When he had come, and had seen the grace of God, he rejoiced; and he exhorted them all to remain, with purpose of heart, faithful to the Lord.
Acts 14:22-23
strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, that through many afflictions we mast enter the kingdom of God.
Acts 20:24
But I esteem this a matter of no importance, nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry that I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:28
Therefore, take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, that you be shepherds to the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
Romans 12:7
or, if we have a ministry, let us be active in our ministry; if any one teaches, let him attend to his teaching;
Romans 14:19
Therefore, let us seek those things which belong to peace, and those which 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 am persuaded concerning you, my brethren, that you yourselves are full of all goodness, having been filled with all knowledge, able also to instruct one another.
Romans 15:29
And I know that in coming to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Let each one so think of us as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 12:7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one, for the good of all.
1 Corinthians 14:4-5
He that speaks in an unknown tongue, edifies himself; but he that prophesies, edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12
So, also, do you, since you greatly desire spiritual gifts, seek to excel to the building up of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:14
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, the spirit which I have prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What, then, is it, brethren? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has something to teach, has an unknown tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
2 Corinthians 3:8
how shall not the ministering of the spirit be more glorious?
2 Corinthians 4:1
Wherefore, having this ministry, inasmuch as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all these things are from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 6:3
for we put no stumbling-block in any man's way, in order that this ministry may not be blamed;
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every pollution of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Do you think again that we offer you a defense of ourselves? We speak all these things before God in Christ, beloved, for your edification.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we rejoice when we are weak, and you are strong. And we pray also for this your perfection.
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been called in one hope of your calling;
Philippians 1:25-26
And of this I feel assured, that I shall remain and continue among you all for your advancement and joy in the faith,
Philippians 3:12-18
Not that I have already attained, or have already reached the goal; but I am pressing forward, that I may lay hold on that for which I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up what remains of my sufferings for Christ in my flesh for the sake of his body, which is the church,
Colossians 1:28
whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
Colossians 4:17
and say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
Wherefore, exhort one another, and edify one another, as you also do.
1 Timothy 1:12
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me power, because he counted me faithful, and put me into the ministry;
2 Timothy 4:5
But do you be watchful in all things, endure evil, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.?
2 Timothy 4:11
Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for the ministry.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore, omitting the elementary Christian teaching, let us go on to the perfection of Christian instruction, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Hebrews 13:17
Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.