Bible Verses about 'Build your church'

Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’)… Matthew 16:18

Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. Matthew 16:18	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. church community hell
If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. Matthew 18:17	And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, he is to be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. church sin listening

But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. Acts 12:5	So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made to God intensely by the church. prayer neighbor dependence
For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. Ephesians 5:22-23	Wives, subject yourselves to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. marriage Jesus salvation
For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. Ephesians 5:25-26	Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. love purification relationships
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11	Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing. encouragement learning neighbor
Christ is also the head of the church, which is his body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So he is first in everything. Colossians 1:18	He is also the head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything. church Jesus resurrection
We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. Romans 15:2	Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. selfishness encouragement neighbor
But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? Luke 14:28	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? debt planning money
The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers. Acts 9:31	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. church peace awe
Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. 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. God dependence
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21	Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. humility worship strength
But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. Jude 1:20-21	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. faith Holy Spirit love
Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. James 5:14-15	Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. sickness prayer faith
Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. Acts 2:41	So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. faith baptism Word of God
You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial. 1 Corinthians 10:23	All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up. law goodness righteousness
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. Ephesians 4:15	But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ. love truth Jesus
I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. 1 Corinthians 1:10	Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. community family transformation
Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Matthew 6:21	For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. materialism money heart
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. Mark 12:30	And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. love God strength
Let your favor shine on your servant. In your unfailing love, rescue me. Psalm 31:16	Make Your face shine upon Your servant; Save me in Your faithfulness. blessing love salvation
The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27	And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” law love obedience
If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. Matthew 18:15	Now if your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have gained your brother. sin speaking listening
They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. Acts 2:46-47	Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. worship food community
Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” Matthew 22:37	And He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ heart soul mind