Ephesians 4:12 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

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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,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Ephesians 4:12 Cross References

Luke 22:32

but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not: and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, stablish thy brethren.

Acts 1:17

For he was numbered among us, and received his portion in this ministry.

Acts 1:25

to take the place in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.

Acts 11:23

who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

Acts 20:24

But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

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

Acts 9:31

So the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, was multiplied.

Romans 12:5

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

Romans 12:7

or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;

Romans 14:19

So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.

Romans 15:14

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

Romans 15:2

Let each one of us please his neighbour for that which is good, unto edifying.

Romans 15:29

And I know that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now ye are the body of Christ, and severally members thereof.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Ye think all this time that we are excusing ourselves unto you. In the sight of God speak we in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.

2 Corinthians 3:8

how shall not rather the ministration of the spirit be with glory?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:

2 Corinthians 5:18

But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation;

2 Corinthians 6:3

giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Ephesians 4:16

from whom all the body fitly framed and knit together through that which every joint supplieth, according to the working in due measure of each several part, maketh the increase of the body unto the building up of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as also ye were called in one hope of your calling;

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;

Colossians 1:28

whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank him that enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appointing me to his service;

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is useful to me for ministering.

2 Timothy 4:5

But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

Hebrews 6:1

Wherefore let us cease to speak of the first principles of Christ, and press on unto perfection; not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,