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	Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch 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 build up each other, 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 tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades 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	For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? debt planning money
Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. Romans 15:2	Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. 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 servants, working together; 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,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. law goodness righteousness
He is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which became the chief cornerstone. Acts 4:11	This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it 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 things 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	But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to 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	For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 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	Who builds his upper chambers in the heavens, and founds his vault upon the earth; who calls for the waters of the sea, and pours them out upon the surface of 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 evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. 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 then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. 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 had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. church peace awe