20 Bible Verses about Building Up The Church

for the equipment of the saints, for the business of the ministry, for the upbuilding of the Body of Christ,

as the entire Body is welded together and compacted by every joint with which it is supplied, the due activity of each part enables the Body to grow and build itself up in love.

Even supposing I were to boast somewhat freely of my authority (and the Lord gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you), I would feel quite justified.

I am writing thus to you in absence, so that when I do come I may not have to deal sharply with you; I have the Lord's authority for that, but he gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you.

In virtue of my commission from God, I laid the foundation of the house like an expert master-builder. It remains for another to build on this foundation. Whoever he is, let him be careful how he builds.

Peace, then, and the building up of each other, these are what we must aim at.

So with yourselves; since your heart is set on possessing 'spirits,' make the edification of the church your aim in this desire to excel.

Encourage one another, therefore, and let each edify the other ??as indeed you are doing.

Each of us must please his neighbour, doing him good by building up his faith.

You think all this time I am defending myself to you? No, I am speaking in Christ before the presence of God, and speaking every word, beloved, in order to build you up.

Let no bad word pass your lips, but only such speech as is good for edification, as occasion may require, words that are gracious and a means of grace to those who hear them.

Very well then, brothers; when you meet together, each contributes something ??a song of praise, a lesson, a revelation, a 'tongue,' an interpretation? Good, but let every thing be for edification.

And now I entrust you to God and the word of his grace; he is able to upbuild you and give you your inheritance among all the consecrated.

With regard to food that has been offered to idols. Here, of course, 'we all possess knowledge'! Knowledge puffs up, love builds up.

He who speaks in a 'tongue' edifies himself, whereas he who prophesies edifies the church.

On the other hand, he who prophesies addresses men in words that edify, encourage, and console them.

Now I would like you all to speak with 'tongues,' but I would prefer you to prophesy. The man who prophesies is higher than the man who speaks with 'tongues' ??unless indeed the latter interprets, so that the church may get edification.

fixed and founded in him, confirmed in the faith as you have been taught it, and overflowing with thankfulness to God.

Your thanksgiving may be all right, but then ??the other man is not edified!

'All things are lawful'? Yes, but not all are good for us. 'All things are lawful'? Yes, but not all are edifying.