Ephesians 4:12
in order to equip the saints for the work of serving, for the building up of the Body of Christ??13 till we all come in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to the maturity of manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now you are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.
Ephesians 1:23
which is his body, the fulness of Him who fills the universe.
Ephesians 4:16
From him the whole body (knit together and compacted by all its joints) makes continual growth of the body so as to build itself up in love, through the energy of his bounteous provision, according to the need of each several part.
Ephesians 4:29
From your lips let no evil words come forth, but such as occasion warrants, such as are good for upbuilding and give a blessing to the hearers.
Luke 22:32
"But I made supplication for you that your own faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned again, must strengthen your brothers."
John 21:15-17
When they were through breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." he answered. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."
Acts 1:17
"For he was numbered among us, and he did get his allotted share of this ministry.
Acts 1:25
"in this ministry of this apostles from which Judas went out to go to his own place."
Acts 9:31
Now throughout the whole of Judea, Galilee, and Samaria the Church continued to enjoy peace and to be spiritually built up. It was increasing in members also, as it kept walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived, and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord, with full purpose of heart;
Acts 14:22-23
Everywhere they strengthened the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to hold to the faith. "It is through many tribulations," they said, "that we must enter into the kingdom of God."
Acts 20:24
But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:28
Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, and be shepherds of the church of God which he has purchased with his own blood.
Romans 12:7
If it is the gift of administration, let us give ourselves to our service.
Romans 14:19
So then let is eagerly pursue the things that make for peace and the upbuilding of each other.
Romans 15:2
Let each one of us try to make his neighbor happy for his good, unto his upbuilding.
Romans 15:14
And I myself also am confident regarding you, my brothers, that you yourselves are already full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and well able to give advice to one another.
Romans 15:29
And I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Let any man look upon us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the secret truths of God.
1 Corinthians 12:7
Now to each man has been given his manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
1 Corinthians 14:4-5
He who speaks in a tongue upbuilds himself; but he who prophesies upbuilds the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12
So also in your case, since you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them for the upbuilding of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:14
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is barren.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What follows, then, brothers? Whenever you meet together, each contributes something; a psalm, a sermon, a revelation, a tongue, an interpretation. Let all be done for edification.
2 Corinthians 4:1
So then, as I have this ministry because of God's mercy to me, I do not lose heart.
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all this is from God, who through Christ reconciled me to himself, and gave me the ministry of reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 6:3
I am giving no one a cause of stumbling in order that my ministry may not be discredited;
2 Corinthians 7:1
As these promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, and perfect our holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Do you think that all this time I am defending myself to you? It is before the presence of God that I am speaking in Christ; and all, beloved, for your upbuilding.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For I am always glad whenever I am weak, but you are strong. For this also I am praying, for your perfect reformation.
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body and one spirit, even as also you were called in one hope of your calling.
Philippians 1:25-26
And because I am convinced of this, I know that I shall live, and go on working side by side with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
Philippians 3:12-18
I do not say that I have already won, or am already perfect, but I am passing on to lay hold on the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me.
Colossians 1:24
I am now rejoicing in my sufferings on your behalf; and I am filling up in my own body what is yet lacking of the sufferings of Christ in behalf of the church, his Body.
Colossians 1:28
Him I am ever proclaiming, warning every one and teaching every one, in all wisdom; that I may bring every man into his presence, full grown in Christ.
Colossians 4:17
And tell Archippas to take heed to the ministry which he has received in the Lord, that he may fulfill it.
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
So comfort one another, and try to build one another up, as indeed you are doing.
1 Timothy 1:12
And I am thankful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has thus enabled me, that he accounted me faithful, and appointed me to his service,
2 Timothy 4:5
But as for you, be always self-controlled, face hardships, do the work of a missionary, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
2 Timothy 4:11
Luke only is with me. Pick up Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in my ministry.
Hebrews 6:1
So let us get beyond the teaching of the elementary doctrines of Christ, and let us be borne along toward what is mature. Let us not be continually laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works,
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.