perfection.

Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."

John 21:15-17
When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?" "Yes, Lord, " he answered, "You know I love You." Jesus replied, "Feed My lambs." . . .

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 14:22, 23
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God, " they said. . . .

Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Romans 15:14, 29
I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. . . .

1 Corinthians 12:7
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Philippians 1:25, 26
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, . . .

Philippians 3:12-18
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. . . .

Colossians 1:28
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. . . .

Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,

Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

the work.

Acts 1:17, 25
He was one of our number and was allotted a share in this ministry." . . .

Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to myself, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus--the ministry of testifying to the good news of God's grace.

Romans 12:7
if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

1 Corinthians 4:1, 2
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. . . .

2 Corinthians 3:8
will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5:18
All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:

2 Corinthians 6:3
We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.

Colossians 4:17
Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord."

1 Timothy 1:12
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.

2 Timothy 4:5, 11
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. . . .

the edifying.

Ephesians 4:16, 29
From Him the whole body is fitted and held together by every supporting ligament. And as each individual part does its work, the body grows and builds itself up in love. . . .

Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Romans 15:2
Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

1 Corinthians 14:4, 5, 12, 14, 26
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. . . .

2 Corinthians 12:19
Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

the body.

Ephesians 4:4
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

Ephesians 1:23
which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.