4925

sunoikodomevw 4925, to build together (sun, with + oijkodomevw 3618), is used in Eph. 2:22, metaphorically, of the Church, as a spiritual dwelling–place for God.

Eph. 2:19-22 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household (3609) of God, 20 having been built (2026) on the foundation (2310) of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner[stone], 21 in whom the whole building (3619), being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together (4925) for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

The Path to Godliness Leads through the Valley of Suffering

1 Cor. 12:24-25 but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, 25 that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.

Rejoice in the midst of Sufferings

1 Corinthians 12:26-27 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.