for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;

from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.

For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,

For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.

According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.

So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the church.

Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.

Have you been thinking all this time that we have been defending ourselves before you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ; and all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.

Now I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up, and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their encouragement, strengthening, and comfort.

Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy, and he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the church may be built up.

rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

For you truly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.

"All things are lawful," but not all things are profitable. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up.