'Welfare' in the Bible

"But to you who are listening to me I say, Love your enemies; seek the welfare of those who hate you;

Nor do you understand that it is expedient and politically advantageous for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.”

It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people.

Landing at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and inquired after the welfare of the Church, and then went down to Antioch.

As for us, our voyage was over when having sailed from Tyre we reached Ptolemais. here we inquired after the welfare of the brethren, and remained a day with them.

Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please his neighbor for his good, to build him up spiritually.

Now I say this for your own benefit; not to restrict you, but to promote what is appropriate and secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.

No one should seek his own welfare, but rather his neighbor's.

that there might be no disunion in the body, but that all the members might entertain the same anxious care for one another's welfare.

Why? Because I do not love you [or wish you well, or have regard for your welfare]? God knows [that I do]!

for I know [with confidence] that this will turn out for my deliverance and spiritual well-being, through your prayers and the [superabundant] supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ [which upholds me].

I do not have anyone else like him who takes a genuine interest in your welfare.

I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now at last you have renewed your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned about me before, but you had no opportunity to show it.

Obey your [spiritual] leaders and submit to them [recognizing their authority over you], for they are keeping watch over your souls and continually guarding your spiritual welfare as those who will give an account [of their stewardship of you]. Let them do this with joy and not with grief and groans, for this would be of no benefit to you.

and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].