but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Ephesians 4:12 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ: Common English Bible His purpose was to equip God’s people for the work of serving and building up the body of Christ Catholic Public Domain Version for the sake of the perfection of the saints, by the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: |
but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
that he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
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.
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
Therefore, seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
And say to Archip´pus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,