– Philippians 2:1

“Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”

– 1 Corinthians 1:10

“That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

– Romans 15:5-6

“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”

– Galatians 5:13

“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:”

– Ephesians 4:11-12

“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:”

“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;”

“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock.”

“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”

– 1 Peter 5:1-4

”Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”

– Acts 20:28

“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.”

– Matthew 9:36

“But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.”

“To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.”

“And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.”

“And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.”

– John 10:1-5

“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?”

“And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.”

“And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.”

– Luke 15:1-4

— 1 Corinthians 12:12

“For the body is not one member, but many.”

– 1 Corinthians 12:14

– 1 Corinthians 12:20

“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”

–1 Corinthians 12:27

“For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.”

–Acts 2:14-15

“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”

“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

–Acts 2:41-42

“Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.”

–Acts 4:4

–Acts 4:23

“And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.”

“And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)”

–Acts 5:13-14

“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”

–Hebrews 10:24

–Revelation 2:7

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.”

– Revelation 2:11

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.”

– Revelation 2:17

– Revelation 2:29

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”

– Revelation 3:6

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”

– Revelation 3:13

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”

– Revelation 3:22

“No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”

–2 Timothy 2:3-4

–Philippians 2:25

“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”

“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:”

“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:”

“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”

“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:”

“From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”

–Ephesians 4:11-16

“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:”

“Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;”

“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock.”

“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”

“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”

“Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”

“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”

“To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”

“By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.”

“The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.”

“Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.”

–1 Peter 5

“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”

–1 Corinthians 14:33

–1 Corinthians 14:40

“For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”

–Romans 16:17-18

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