Ephesians 4:12
thus fitly qualifying his servants for their respective offices, in order to build up the body of Christ:
1 Corinthians 12:27
Thus you are the body of Christ, being the particular members of it.
Ephesians 1:23
which is his body, a work compleatly finished in all its parts.
Ephesians 4:16
from which the whole body fitly framed, and compacted by the entire adherence and contribution of every part performing its respective function, increases and improves itself by the mutual concern of the parts.
Ephesians 4:29
let no obscene language defile your mouth, use only such as tends to edification, that it may be beneficial to the hearers.
Luke 22:32
but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy 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 do? yes, Lord, said he, you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my lambs.
Acts 1:17
he was of our number, and shared in the functions of this ministry.
Acts 1:25
that he may be admitted to this apostolick ministry which Judas abandoned, to go to his own place."
Acts 9:31
Then the churches in all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, were unmolested and establish'd, and by their religious conduct, and the assistance of the holy spirit, grew more extensive.
Acts 11:23
who upon his arrival there, was glad to see such effects of the divine grace, and exhorted them all to remain firmly attach'd to the christian profession:
Acts 14:22-23
encouraging the disciples, exhorting them to persevere in the faith, representing that it is thro' much tribulation that we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 20:24
things that little affect me, nor is life so much my concern, as to finish my course, and the charge I receiv'd from the Lord Jesus, to attest the declaration of the divine favour.
Acts 20:28
be therefore upon your guard to secure your selves, and the whole 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
if it be the ministry, let him attend on that ministry; and he that teacheth, on teaching; he that exhorteth,
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore pursue those things which tend to peace, and mutual edification.
Romans 15:2
let every one of us consult the good of his neighbour to his edification.
Romans 15:14
As to myself, I am persuaded, my brethren, that you abound in goodness, and in variety of knowledge, and are able to instruct one another.
Romans 15:29
and I know that when I do come, I shall come charged with the blessings of Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Let men consider us, as the ministers of Christ, who dispense the divine mysteries.
1 Corinthians 12:7
now to particular men the spirit gives particular gifts, that they may be displayed to greater advantage.
1 Corinthians 14:4-5
he that speaks in an unknown tongue, edifies himself alone: but he that expounds, edifies the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12
But since there is emulation among you concerning spiritual gifts, seek to abound in the exercise of such gifts as tend most to the edification of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:14
for if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit indeed prays, but my meaning is of no benefit to others.
1 Corinthians 14:26
what is then to be done, my brethren? when you come together, one of you with a psalm, another with a doctrine, another with a strange tongue, another with a revelation, another with an interpretation: let the whole be done to edification.
2 Corinthians 3:8
shall not the ministration of the spirit be more glorious?
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, having by the divine favour such a ministry, I exert myself:
2 Corinthians 5:18
Now this is all owing to God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath made us the ministers of this reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 6:3
as for us, we give no occasion of offence, that our ministry may not be blamed:
2 Corinthians 7:1
since then, we have these promises, my dear brethren, let us cleanse our selves from all impurity, whether of body or mind, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 12:19
do you think I have been making excuses for not coming? as I am a christian, in the presence of God, I have, my beloved, in every thing consulted your advantage.
2 Corinthians 13:9
I am therefore glad when I am disarm'd by the strength of your integrity: and this is what I pray for, even your perfection.
Ephesians 4:4
Being one body, acted by one spirit, since you all have but one expectation in view;
Philippians 1:25-26
which consideration persuades me that I shall abide, and even continue some time with you all, to improve your advancement in the faith, and to promote your joy:
Philippians 3:12-18
for I am not yet secure of the prize, I have not yet finish'd my course: but I press to obtain the reward, which Jesus Christ invited me to.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and am filling up the measure of those remaining afflictions, which in my turn I am to suffer in this life, in the cause of Christ, for the sake of his body, which is the church:
Colossians 1:28
he it is that we preach, exhorting, and instructing men in every part of divine knowledge, that they may all be perfectly acquainted with the doctrine of Christ Jesus.
Colossians 4:17
that you read the epistle from Laodicea. give Archippus this instruction from me, take care to discharge the function, you
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
wherefore comfort and edify one another, as you have hitherto done.
1 Timothy 1:12
I offer thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, who qualified me for the ministry he has plac'd me in, for having appointed me to such a trust,
2 Timothy 4:5
be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.
2 Timothy 4:11
only Luke is with me. take Mark and bring him with you; because he will be useful to me in the ministry.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith:
Hebrews 13:17
Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.