Ephesians 4:12
to the edifying of the body of Christ:
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now ye are the body of Christ, and his members each of you in particular.
Ephesians 1:23
which is his body, the complete work of Him, who filleth all in all.
Ephesians 4:16
from whom the whole body being fitly joined together and compacted by the aid of every joint, according to the operation proportioned to every part, maketh an increase to the edification of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt word come out of your mouth; but what is good to useful edification, that it may benefit the hearers.
Luke 22:32
but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail; and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
John 21:15-17
Now when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, dost thou love me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yes, Lord, Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Acts 1:17
for he was numbered with us, and had obtained a part of this ministry.
Acts 1:25
to take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas is fallen by his transgression, that he might go to his own place.
Acts 9:31
Then the churches throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had rest, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord; and through the consolation of the holy Spirit were multiplied.
Acts 11:23
Who, when he was come, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all with steadiness of heart to adhere to the Lord.
Acts 14:22-23
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, nor do I account my life dear, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the holy Spirit hath appointed you bishops, to feed the church of God, which He purchased with his own blood.
Romans 12:7
or ministry, let us attend to the ministry: or he that teacheth, on teaching: or he that exhorteth, on exhortation:
Romans 14:19
Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification.
Romans 15:2
but let every one of us please our neighbor for his good, to his edification.
Romans 15:14
And I myself am indeed persuaded concerning you, my brethren, that ye are full of goodness, being filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another.
Romans 15:29
And I know that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Let a man so account of us, as the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 12:7
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the advantage of all.
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 ye also, since ye are so desirous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound in them to the edification of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:14
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit indeed prayeth, but my meaning is fruitless.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What is then to be done, my brethren? when ye come together, if any of you hath a psalm, a doctrine, a tongue, a revelation, an interpretation,---let all be done for edification.
2 Corinthians 3:8
shall not the ministration of the Spirit be more glorious?
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore having received this ministry, as we have obtained mercy, we are not disheartened:
2 Corinthians 5:18
But all these things are from God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and made us ministers of the reconciliation;
2 Corinthians 6:3
We give no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore, my beloved, these promises, let us purify ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Do ye then think that we are making apologies to you? No, we speak before God in Christ: and all, my beloved, for your edification.
2 Corinthians 13:9
For we rejoice when we exert not our power, and when ye are strong: as this is what we wish, even your perfection.
Ephesians 4:4
even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
Philippians 1:25-26
And as I am confident of this, I know that I shall abide and shall continue with you all, for your improvement and the joy of your faith:
Philippians 3:12-18
not that I have yet won the prize, or am already perfect: but I press forward to acquire that perfection, for which also I have been apprehended by Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up what is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for the sake 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 Jesus:
Colossians 4:17
And say ye to Archippus, Look well to the ministry, which thou hast received of the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
Wherefore comfort one another, and edify each other, as indeed ye do.
1 Timothy 1:12
And I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who gave me ability for the work, that He accounted me faithful, having put me into the ministry,
2 Timothy 4:5
But be thou watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, give full proof of thy ministry.
2 Timothy 4:11
Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is useful to me in the ministry.
Hebrews 6:1
Wherefore omitting the discourse about the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us proceed to perfection: not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
Hebrews 13:17
Be ruled by those that are your guides, and submit to them: for they watch for your souls; (as those that must give an account) that they may do it with joy and not with uneasiness: for this were unprofitable for you.