Ephesians 4:12 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

¹² to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

Dugang nga mga bersyon

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² His intention was the perfecting and the full equipping of the saints (His consecrated people), [that they should do] the work of ministering toward building up Christ's body (the church),

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:

Common English Bible

¹² His purpose was to equip God’s people for the work of serving and building up the body of Christ

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² for the sake of the perfection of the saints, by the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ,

Ephesians 4:12 Cross References

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for yoʋ that yoʋr faith may not fail. Once yoʋ have turned back, strengthen yoʋr brothers.”

Acts 1:17

For he was numbered with us and received his share in this ministry.”

Acts 1:25

to receive the share of this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned away to go to his own place.”

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and began exhorting all the believers to remain true to the Lord with resolute hearts.

Acts 20:24

But I take no account of these things, nor do I regard my life as precious to myself, if only I may complete my course with joy and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

So keep watch over yourselves and over the entire flock. The Holy Spirit has appointed you as their overseers, to shepherd the church of our Lord and God, which he obtained with his own blood.

Acts 9:31

So the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were being strengthened. Continuing in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were being multiplied.

Romans 12:5

so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.

Romans 12:7

if it is service, he should serve; if it is teaching, he should teach;

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what brings about peace and mutual edification.

Romans 15:14

I myself am convinced about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish others.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Romans 15:29

And I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.

1 Corinthians 12:7

A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the benefit of all.

1 Corinthians 14:12

It is the same with you. Since you earnestly desire spiritual gifts, seek to abound in them for the edification of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then should you do, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation, or an interpretation. Everything must be done for edification.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Do you still think that we are defending ourselves to you? In the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything we do, beloved, is for your edification.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be restored, be comforted, be of the same mind, and live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong, and we pray for your restoration.

2 Corinthians 3:8

will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry through God's mercy, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all these things are from God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,

2 Corinthians 6:3

We are putting no obstacle in anyone's way, so that our ministry may not be discredited.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of the flesh and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.

Ephesians 4:16

From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting joint, grows and builds itself up in love as each individual part does its work.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no foul word come out of your mouth, but only what is good for edification, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit (just as you were called to one hope at your calling),

Colossians 1:24

I rejoice now in my sufferings for you, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.

Colossians 1:28

He is the one we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 4:17

Tell Archippus, “See to it that yoʋ complete the ministry yoʋ have received in the Lord.”

1 Timothy 1:12

I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, because he considered me to be faithful and appointed me to serve him,

2 Timothy 4:11

Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with yoʋ, for he is useful to me for ministry.

2 Timothy 4:5

But as for yoʋ, be sober-minded in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill yoʋr ministry.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no benefit to you.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, let us leave behind the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith in God,