Verse 12

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

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  • 1 Cor 12:27 : 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
  • Eph 4:16 : 16 From him the whole body, being joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work.
  • 1 Thess 5:11-14 : 11 Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to recognize those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord, and who instruct you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14 Now we urge you, brothers, admonish those who are idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
  • 1 Tim 1:12 : 12 I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to His service.
  • Rom 14:19 : 19 So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.
  • 1 Cor 14:26 : 26 What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.
  • 2 Cor 5:18 : 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
  • 2 Cor 6:3 : 3 We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.
  • 1 Cor 14:4-5 : 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up themselves, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 5 I wish that all of you spoke in tongues, but I would rather you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless they interpret so that the church may be built up.
  • 1 Cor 14:12 : 12 So with yourselves, since you are eager for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in building up the church.
  • Rom 15:14 : 14 I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
  • Eph 1:23 : 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
  • Heb 6:1 : 1 Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about Christ, let us move on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and faith in God,
  • Heb 13:17 : 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Allow them to do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
  • Eph 4:4 : 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope at your calling;
  • Rom 15:29 : 29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ's gospel.
  • 1 Cor 4:1-2 : 1 This is how you should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Now it is required that those who are entrusted as stewards must prove faithful.
  • 1 Cor 12:7 : 7 To each one, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
  • 1 Cor 14:14 : 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
  • Luke 22:32 : 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.
  • John 21:15-17 : 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, 'Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?' Peter replied, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my lambs.' 16 Jesus asked him again, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter answered, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Take care of my sheep.' 17 The third time, Jesus asked, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter was hurt that Jesus asked him a third time, 'Do you love me?' He said, 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'
  • Acts 1:17 : 17 He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.
  • Acts 1:25 : 25 To take up the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.”
  • Acts 9:31 : 31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace as it was being built up. Walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it was increasing in number.
  • Acts 11:23 : 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts.
  • Acts 14:22-23 : 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, saying, 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.' 23 They appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
  • Acts 20:24 : 24 'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'
  • Acts 20:28 : 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
  • Rom 12:7 : 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;
  • 2 Cor 7:1 : 1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, completing holiness in the fear of God.
  • 2 Cor 12:19 : 19 Again, do you think that we are defending ourselves to you? We are speaking before God in Christ, and all these things, beloved, are for your edification.
  • 2 Cor 13:9 : 9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.
  • 2 Cor 3:8 : 8 will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?
  • 2 Cor 4:1 : 1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we were shown mercy, we do not lose heart.
  • Rom 15:2 : 2 Each of us should please our neighbor for their good, to build them up.
  • 2 Tim 4:5 : 5 But as for you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.
  • 2 Tim 4:11 : 11 Luke alone is with me. Bring Mark with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry.
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
  • Phil 1:25-26 : 25 Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound.
  • Phil 3:12-18 : 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let all of us who are mature think this way. And if in anything you think differently, that too God will reveal to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have already attained. 17 Join together in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and keep your eyes on those who live as we do, as they are an example for you. 18 For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ, as I have often told you, and now I tell you again with tears.
  • Col 1:24 : 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
  • Col 1:28 : 28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.
  • Col 4:17 : 17 And say to Archippus, 'Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you may fulfill it.'