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
And you are the body of Christ, and members in part.
Ephesians 1:23
which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
Ephesians 4:16
from whom the whole body, fitted together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of each part, producing the growth of the body to the edifying of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:29
Let not any filthy word go out of your mouth, but if any is good to building up in respect of need, that it may give grace to the ones hearing.
Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not. And when you are converted, strengthen your brothers.
John 21:15-17
Then when they broke fast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You. He said to him, Feed My lambs.
Acts 1:17
For he was numbered with us and had obtained part of this ministry.
Acts 1:25
to take the share of this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell, to go to his own place.
Acts 9:31
Then, indeed, the churches had rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and having been built up. And having gone on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were increased.
Acts 11:23
who was glad when he had come and had seen the grace of God. And he exhorted all with purpose of heart to remain near to the Lord.
Acts 14:22-23
confirming the souls of the disciples, calling on them to continue in the faith and that through much tribulation we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus Christ, to testify fully the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:28
Therefore take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock in 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, in the ministry; or he who teaches, in the teaching;
Romans 14:19
So then let us pursue the things of peace, and the things for building up one another.
Romans 15:2
Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good, to building up.
Romans 15:14
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brothers, 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 to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
So let a man think of us as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 12:7
But to each one is given the showing forth of the Spirit to our profit.
1 Corinthians 14:4-5
The one speaking in a tongue builds himself up, but he prophesying builds up a church.
1 Corinthians 14:12
Even so you, since you are zealots of spiritual things, seek to build up the church, in order that you may abound
1 Corinthians 14:14
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
1 Corinthians 14:26
Then how is it, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be for building up.
2 Corinthians 3:8
shall not the ministry of the Spirit be with more glory?
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not faint.
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 6:3
We are in nothing giving cause of stumbling, in no way, so that the ministry may not be blamed,
2 Corinthians 7:1
Then having these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilements of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Again, do you think we are defending ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ, but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your building up.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad when we are weak, and you are powerful. But we pray also for this, 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 remain and continue with you all, for your advancement and joy of faith,
Philippians 3:12-18
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect, but I am pressing on, if I may lay hold of that for which I also was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:24
who now rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and I fill up the things lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, on behalf of His body, which is the church;
Colossians 1:28
whom we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, so 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 one another, and edify one another, even as you also do.
1 Timothy 1:12
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who strengthened me, because 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, having left the discourse of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to full growth, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Hebrews 13:17
Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls, as those who must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.