Ephesians 4:12

A Conservative Version

for the perfecting of the sanctified, for the work of ministry, for edification of the body of the Christ.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:16

from whom the whole body, joined together and united together through every connection of the supply, according to the working of each one part within a standard, makes the growth of the body for the construction of itself by love.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now ye are the body of Christ, and body-parts individually.

Romans 15:14

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

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is it therefore, brothers? When ye come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

Romans 14:19

So then we should pursue the things of peace, and the things of constructiveness for each other.

1 Timothy 1:12

And I have gratitude to the Christ--Jesus our Lord--who empowered me, because he considered me faithful, having placed in service

1 Corinthians 14:12

So also ye, since ye are zealots of spirits, seek so that ye may excel for the edification of the church.

Hebrews 13:17

Have confidence in those who lead you, and yield yourselves, for they watch for your souls as men who will render account, so that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this is unprofitable for you.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore having left the word of the primacy of Christ, let us be brought forward to perfection, not again laying a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

2 Corinthians 6:3

giving not one cause of stumbling in anything, so that the ministry may not be criticized,

2 Corinthians 5:18

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

Luke 22:32

but I prayed for thee, so that thy faith may not fail. And thou, when thou have returned, strengthen thy brothers.

2 Timothy 4:5

But be thou sober in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, bring thy ministry to fullness.

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, Watch the ministry that thou received in Lord so that thou may fulfill it.

Colossians 1:28

Whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:24

I now rejoice in sufferings for you, and make complete in my flesh things lacking of the afflictions of the Christ for his body, which is the church.

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body, the fulfillment of him who fills all in all.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, do ye think that we are making defense to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edification.

2 Corinthians 7:1

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

2 Corinthians 4:1

Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged.

2 Corinthians 3:8

how will the administration of the spirit not be more in glory?

1 Corinthians 14:14

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

Romans 15:29

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

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for what is good toward edification.

Romans 12:7

or service, in the service; or he who teaches, in the teaching;

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit placed you guardians, to tend the church of the Lord and God, which he purchased by his own blood.

Acts 20:24

But I make nothing of the matter, nor do I hold my life precious to myself, so as to fully complete my course with joy, and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to solemnly testify the good-news of the grace of God.

Acts 11:23

who, having arrived, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he encouraged all, with purpose of heart, to remain in the Lord.

Acts 9:31

Indeed therefore the congregations throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified. And, going in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

Acts 1:25

to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas transgressed to go to his own place.

Acts 1:17

because he was numbered with us, and received a share of this ministry.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Having taken Mark, bring him with thee, for he is useful to me for service.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech go out of your mouth, rather if there is any good word for edification of a need, so that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:4

one body, and one Spirit. Just as also ye were called in one hope of your calling,

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak and ye are strong. And this also we pray for, your full qualification.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each man toward that which is beneficial.

Romans 12:5

so we, the many, are one body in Christ, and each one body-parts of each other.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally brothers, farewell. Be thoroughly prepared, be encouraged, think the same way, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.