Ephesians 4:12

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

Ephesians 1:23

Which is his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all.

Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you have returned, strengthen your brethren.

John 21:15-17

So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me more than these? He said unto him, Yea, Lord; you know that I love you. He said unto him, Feed my lambs.

Acts 1:17

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

Acts 1:25

That he may take part in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Acts 9:31

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.

Acts 11:23

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cling unto the Lord.

Acts 14:22-23

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:24

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

Romans 12:7

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teaches, on teaching;

Romans 14:19

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things with which one may edify another.

Romans 15:2

Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.

Romans 15:14

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

Romans 15:29

And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for profit.

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

Even so you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? when you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

2 Corinthians 3:8

How shall not the ministry of the Spirit be more glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

2 Corinthians 6:3

Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry be not blamed:

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, do you think that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad, when we are weak, and you are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling;

Philippians 1:25-26

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

Philippians 3:12-18

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if indeed I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:24

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, 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

Therefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do.

1 Timothy 1:12

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

2 Timothy 4:5

But you watch in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto maturity; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Perfecting

Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you have returned, strengthen your brethren.
John 21:15
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me more than these? He said unto him, Yea, Lord; you know that I love you. He said unto him, Feed my lambs.
Acts 9:31
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.
Acts 11:23
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cling unto the Lord.
Acts 14:22
Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
Romans 15:14
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
1 Corinthians 12:7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for profit.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Philippians 1:25
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
Philippians 3:12
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if indeed I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
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:
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto maturity; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

The work

Acts 1:17
For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Romans 12:7
Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teaches, on teaching;
1 Corinthians 4:1
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
2 Corinthians 3:8
How shall not the ministry of the Spirit be more glorious?
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 6:3
Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry be not blamed:
Colossians 4:17
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.
1 Timothy 1:12
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
2 Timothy 4:5
But you watch in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry.

The edifying

Ephesians 4:16
From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things with which one may edify another.
Romans 15:2
Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.
1 Corinthians 14:4
He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Again, do you think that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do.

The body

Ephesians 4:4
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling;
Ephesians 1:23
Which is his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all.
Colossians 1:24
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:

General references

John 10:5
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
1 Corinthians 12:7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for profit.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
Despise not prophesying.