not.

Colossians 2:6-9
Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, . . .

Colossians 1:18
And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Galatians 1:6-9
I am astonished how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel-- . . .

Galatians 5:2-4
Take notice: I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. . . .

1 Timothy 2:4-6
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. . . .

all.

Ephesians 4:15, 16
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head. . . .

by.

Job 19:9-12
He has stripped me of my honor and removed the crown from my head. . . .

Psalm 139:15, 16
My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. . . .

nourishment.

John 15:4-6
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. . . .

Romans 11:17
Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root,

Ephesians 5:29
Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.

knit.

Colossians 2:2
that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,

John 17:21
that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.

Acts 4:32
The congregation of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

Romans 12:4, 5
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, . . .

1 Corinthians 1:10
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.

1 Corinthians 10:16, 17
Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? . . .

1 Corinthians 12:12-27
The body is a unit, though it is comprised of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. . . .

Ephesians 4:3
and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Philippians 1:27
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Philippians 2:2-5
then make my joy complete by being of one mind, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. . . .

1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tender-hearted and humble.

increaseth.

Colossians 1:10
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

1 Corinthians 3:6
I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.

Ephesians 4:16
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.

1 Thessalonians 3:12
And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,

1 Thessalonians 4:10
And indeed, you are showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more

2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.