Ephesians 4:12
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now you are Christ's body, and each of you is a member of it.
Ephesians 1:23
Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
Ephesians 4:16
From him the whole body grows, fitted and held together through every supporting ligament. As each one does its part, the body grows in love.
Ephesians 4:29
You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Luke 22:32
but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."
John 21:15-17
Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?" He replied, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."
Acts 1:17
for he was counted as one of us and received a share in this ministry."
Acts 1:25
to assume the task of this service and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place."
Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.
Acts 11:23
When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
Acts 14:22-23
They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions."
Acts 20:24
But I do not consider my life worth anything to myself, so that I may finish my task and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God's grace.
Acts 20:28
Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.
Romans 12:7
If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;
Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.
Romans 15:2
Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.
Romans 15:14
But I myself am fully convinced about you, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
Romans 15:29
and I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of Christ's blessing.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
One should think about us this way -- as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 12:7
To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.
1 Corinthians 14:4-5
The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12
It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.
1 Corinthians 14:14
If I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unproductive.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What should you do then, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church.
2 Corinthians 3:8
how much more glorious will the ministry of the Spirit be?
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all these things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 6:3
We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Have you been thinking all this time that we have been defending ourselves to you? We are speaking in Christ before God, and everything we do, dear friends, is to build you up.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you too were called to the one hope of your calling,
Philippians 1:25-26
And since I am sure of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for the sake of your progress and joy in the faith,
Philippians 3:12-18
Not that I have already attained this -- that is, I have not already been perfected -- but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body -- for the sake of his body, the church -- what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.
Colossians 1:28
We proclaim him by instructing and teaching all people with all wisdom so that we may present every person mature in Christ.
Colossians 4:17
And tell Archippus, "See to it that you complete the ministry you received in the Lord."
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.
1 Timothy 1:12
I am grateful to the one who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful in putting me into ministry,
2 Timothy 4:5
You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist's work, fulfill your ministry.
2 Timothy 4:11
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is a great help to me in ministry.
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore we must progress beyond the elementary instructions about Christ and move on to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.