Ephesians 4:12

American King James Version (1999)

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

Cross References

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brothers.

Acts 1:17

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

Acts 1:25

That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Acts 11:23

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would hold to the Lord.

Acts 20:24

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to 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.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

Acts 9:31

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea 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.

Romans 12:5

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Romans 12:7

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teaches, on teaching;

Romans 14:19

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things with which one may edify another.

Romans 15:14

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

Romans 15:2

Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.

Romans 15:29

And I am sure that, when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit with.

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so you, for as much as you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brothers? when you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edifying.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, think you that we excuse ourselves to you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, 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.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad, when we are weak, and you are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

2 Corinthians 3:8

How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

2 Corinthians 6:3

Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

2 Corinthians 7:1

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.

Ephesians 1:23

Which is his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all.

Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body to the edifying of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling;

Colossians 1:24

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:

Colossians 1:28

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

Colossians 4:17

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

1 Timothy 1:12

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

2 Timothy 4:5

But watch you in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry.

Hebrews 13:17

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.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,