Ephesians 4:12

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:

Cross References

Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body, being compacted and fitly joined together, by what every joint supplieth, according to the operation in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in charity.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ, and members of member.

Romans 15:14

And I myself also, my brethren, am assured of you, that you also are full of love, replenished with all knowledge, so that you are able to admonish one another.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? When you come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation: let all things be done to edification.

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us follow after the things that are of peace; and keep the things that are of edification one towards another.

1 Timothy 1:12

I give thanks who hath strengthened me, even to Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he hath counted me faithful, putting me in the ministry;

1 Corinthians 14:12

So you also, forasmuch as you are zealous of spirits, seek to abound unto the edifying of the church.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your prelates, and be subject to them. For they watch as being to render an account of your souls; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief. For this is not expedient for you.

Hebrews 6:1

Wherefore leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us go on to things more perfect, not laying again the foundation of penance from dead works, and of faith towards God,

2 Corinthians 6:3

Giving no offence to any man, that our ministry be not blamed:

2 Corinthians 5:18

But all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Christ; and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and thou, being once converted, confirm thy brethren.

2 Timothy 4:5

But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. Be sober.

Colossians 4:17

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

Colossians 1:28

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

Colossians 1:24

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh, for his body, which is the church:

Ephesians 1:23

Which is his body, and the fulness of him who is filled all in all.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Of old, think you that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ; but all things, my dearly beloved, for your edification.

2 Corinthians 7:1

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

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not;

2 Corinthians 3:8

How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather in glory?

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is without fruit.

Romans 15:29

And I know, that when I come to you, I shall come in the abundance of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

Romans 15:2

Let every one of you please his neighbour unto good, to edification.

Romans 12:7

Or ministry, in ministering; or he that teacheth, in doctrine;

Acts 20:28

Take heed to yourselves, and to the whole flock, wherein the Holy Ghost hath placed you bishops, to rule the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Acts 20:24

But I fear none of these things, neither do I count my life more precious than myself, so that I may consummate my course and the ministry of the word which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 11:23

Who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, rejoiced: and he exhorted them all with purpose of heart to continue in the Lord.

Acts 9:31

Now the church had peace throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria; and was edified, walking in the fear of the Lord, and was filled with the consolation of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 1:25

To take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas hath by transgression fallen, that he might go to his own place.

Acts 1:17

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

2 Timothy 4:11

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

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil speech proceed from your mouth; but that which is good, to the edification of faith, that it may administer grace to the hearers.

Ephesians 4:4

One body and one Spirit; as you are called in one hope of your calling.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice that we are weak, and you are strong. This also we pray for, your perfection.

1 Corinthians 12:7

And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit.

Romans 12:5

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

2 Corinthians 13:11

For the rest, brethren, rejoice, be perfect, take exhortation, be of one mind, have peace; and the God of peace and of love shall be with you.