Ephesians 4:12
for the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministration, for the building up of the body of Christ;
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now ye are the body of Christ, and members individually. And
Ephesians 1:23
which is his body, the fullness of him who filleth all with all;
Ephesians 4:16
from whom the whole body, well put together and compacted by means of every supplying joint, is, according to the working of each part in its proportion, building itself up in love.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no foul language proceed out of your mouth, but whatever is good for edification, as the need may be, that it may benefit the hearers;
Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. And do thou, when thou hast returned to me, strengthen thy brethren.
John 21:15-17
So when they had breakfasted, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
Acts 1:17
For he was numbered among us, and obtained the allotment of this ministry.
Acts 1:25
to take the part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell away, that he might go to his own place.
Acts 9:31
The church therefore throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being built up, and walking in the fear of the Lord; and by the exhortation of the Holy Spirit it was greatly increased.
Acts 11:23
who, when he came, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all to cleave to the Lord with purpose of heart;
Acts 14:22-23
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that it is through many afflictions that we mast enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 20:24
But I count life of no value to me, so that I may finish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the glad tidings of the grace of God.
Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the church of the Lord, which he purchased with his own blood.
Romans 12:7
or if service, let us attend to the service; he that teacheth, let him attend to teaching;
Romans 14:19
Let us then strive to promote peace, and the edification of each other.
Romans 15:2
Let each one of us please his neighbor, to promote what is good, for edification.
Romans 15:14
But I myself am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye are even of yourselves full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
Romans 15:29
And I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Let a man so account us, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 12:7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the good of others.
1 Corinthians 14:4-5
He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12
So also ye, since ye are eager to possess spiritual gifts, be earnest to abound in them to the edification of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:14
For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
1 Corinthians 14:26
How is it then, brethren? When ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a lesson of instruction, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation; let all things be done for edification.
2 Corinthians 3:8
shall not the ministration of the Spirit be much more glorious?
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, having this ministry through the mercy we received, we are not fainthearted;
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are from God, who reconciled us to himself by Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 6:3
giving no occasion for stumbling in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed;
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having then these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Have ye been thinking this long time that we are defending ourselves to you? It is before God in Christ that we are speaking; but all things, beloved, for your edification.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong; this also we pray for, even your perfection.
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye were called in one hope of your calling;
Philippians 1:25-26
And being persuaded of this, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your advancement and joy in your faith,
Philippians 3:12-18
Not that I have already obtained, or have been already perfected; but I press on, if I may also lay hold of that for which I was laid hold of by Christ.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up instead that which is wanting 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, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;
Colossians 4:17
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
Wherefore, encourage one another, and edify one another, as indeed ye are doing.
1 Timothy 1:12
And I thank him who gave me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, that he accounted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, t
2 Timothy 4:5
But be thou watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully accomplish thy ministry.
2 Timothy 4:11
Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is useful to me for the ministry.
Hebrews 6:1
Let us then, leaving the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, press on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders, and submit yourselves to them; for they keep watch in behalf of your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief; for this is not for your advantage.