Bible Verses about 'Build'

Unless the Lord builds a house, They who build it labor in… Psalm 127:1

Unless the Lord builds a house, They who build it labor in vain; Unless the Lord guards a city, The watchman stays awake in vain. Psalm 127:1	If the Lord does not build the house, those who construct it labor in vain. If the Lord does not guard the city, those who keep watch over it do so in vain. God dependence
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11	Therefore, encourage one another and strengthen one another, as indeed you are doing. encouragement learning neighbor

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. Matthew 16:18	And I say to you: You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld will not prevail against it. church community hell
For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28	Which one of you, intending to build a tower, would not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has sufficient funds for its completion? debt planning money
Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. Romans 15:2	Each of us must consider his neighbor’s good for the purpose of building him up. selfishness encouragement neighbor
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9	For we are God’s coworkers; you are God’s field, God’s building. serving church evangelism
All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up. 1 Corinthians 10:23	“All things are lawful,” you may say—but not all things are beneficial. All things may be lawful—but not all things are constructive. law goodness righteousness
He is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which became the chief cornerstone. Acts 4:11	This is ‘the stone rejected by you, the builders, that has become the cornerstone.’ Jesus
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. Hebrews 3:4	For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all is God. creation God
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. Jude 1:20-21	However, you, dear friends, must build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God as you await our Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy, who will grant you eternal life. faith Holy Spirit love
For we know that if our earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made by hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:1	Now we know that if the earthly tent in which we live is destroyed, we have a dwelling prepared for us by God, a dwelling in the heavens, not made with human hands, that will be eternal. body life death
The One who builds His upper chambers in the heavens And has founded His vaulted dome over the earth, He who calls for the waters of the sea And pours them out on the face of the earth, The Lord is His name. Amos 9:6	He builds his upper chambers in the heavens and establishes his vault of the sky over the earth— the Lord is his name. creation God heaven
Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29	Let no foul word ever pass your lips. Say only what is useful for edification, so that your words may benefit your listeners. speaking gossip goodness
Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24	Everyone who hears these words of mine and acts in accordance with them will be like a wise man who constructed his house on a rock foundation. Word of God wisdom listening
So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace, as it was being built up; and as it continued in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it kept increasing. Acts 9:31	Meanwhile, the Church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace, building up strength and living in the fear of the Lord. Encouraged by the Holy Spirit, the Church grew in numbers. church peace awe