Ephesians 4:12

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,

Cross References

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, so that your faith may not fail, and so that you, once converted, may confirm your brothers."

Acts 1:17

He had been numbered among us, and he was chosen by lot for this ministry.

Acts 1:25

to take a place in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas prevaricated, so that he might go to his own place."

Acts 11:23

And when he had arrived there and had seen the grace of God, he was gladdened. And he exhorted them all to continue in the Lord with a resolute heart.

Acts 20:24

But I dread none of these things. Neither do I consider my life to be more precious because it is my own, provided that in some way I may complete my own course and that of the ministry of the Word, which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the Gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Take care of yourselves and of the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has stationed you as Bishops to rule the Church of God, which he has purchased by his own blood.

Acts 9:31

Certainly, the Church had peace throughout all of Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and it was being built up, while walking in the fear of the Lord, and it was being filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 12:5

so also we, being many, are one body in Christ, and each one is a part, the one of the other.

Romans 12:7

or ministry, in ministering; or he who teaches, in doctrine;

Romans 14:19

And so, let us pursue the things that are of peace, and let us keep to the things that are for the edification of one another.

Romans 15:14

But I am also certain about you, my brothers, that you also have been filled with love, completed with all knowledge, so that you are able to admonish one another.

Romans 15:2

Each one of you should please his neighbor unto good, for edification.

Romans 15:29

And I know that when I come to you I shall arrive with an abundance of the blessings of the Gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ, and parts like any part.

1 Corinthians 12:7

However, the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one toward what is beneficial.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So it is with you also. And since you are zealous for what is spiritual, seek the edification of the Church, so that you may abound.

1 Corinthians 14:14

So, if I pray in tongues, my spirit prays, but my mind is without fruit.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is next, brothers? When you gather together, each one of you may have a psalm, or a doctrine, or a revelation, or a language, or an interpretation, but let everything be done for edification.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you ever thought that we should explain ourselves to you? We speak in the sight of God, in Christ. But all things, most beloved, are for your edification.

2 Corinthians 13:11

As to the rest, brothers, rejoice, be perfect, be encouraged, have the same mind, have peace. And so the God of peace and love will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice that we are weak, while you are strong. This is also what we pray for: your perfection.

2 Corinthians 3:8

how could the ministration of the Spirit not be in greater glory?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry, and in as much as we have obtained mercy for ourselves, we are not inadequate.

2 Corinthians 5:18

But all is of God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 6:3

May we never give offense to anyone, so that our ministry may not be disparaged.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, having these promises, most beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God.

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body and which is the fullness of him who accomplishes everything in everyone.

Ephesians 4:16

For in him, the whole body is joined closely together, by every underlying joint, through the function allotted to each part, bringing improvement to the body, toward its edification in charity.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil words proceed from your mouth, but only what is good, toward the edification of faith, so as to bestow grace upon those who listen.

Ephesians 4:4

One body and one Spirit: to this you have been called by the one hope of your calling:

Colossians 1:24

For now I rejoice in my passion on your behalf, and I complete in my flesh the things that are lacking in the Passion of Christ, for the sake of his body, which is the Church.

Colossians 1:28

We are announcing him, correcting every man and teaching every man, with all wisdom, so that we may offer every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 4:17

And tell Archippus: "See to the ministry that you have received in the Lord, in order to fulfill it."

1 Timothy 1:12

I give thanks to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he has considered me faithful, placing me in the ministry,

2 Timothy 4:11

Luke alone is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you; for he is useful to me in the ministry.

2 Timothy 4:5

But as for you, truly, be vigilant, laboring in all things. Do the work of an Evangelist, fulfilling your ministry. Show self-restraint.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and be subject to them. For they watch over you, as if to render an account of your souls. So then, may they do this with joy, and not with grief. Otherwise, it would not be as helpful to you.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, interrupting an explanation of the basics of Christ, let us consider what is more advanced, not presenting again the fundamentals of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,