Ephesians 4:12

English Majority Text Version

for the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ,

Cross References

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."

Acts 1:17

for he was numbered with us and obtained a portion in this ministry."

Acts 1:25

"to receive the portion in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place."

Acts 11:23

who, arriving and seeing the grace of God, was glad, and encouraged them all with purpose of heart to continue with the Lord,

Acts 20:24

But I count myself as nothing; nor do I regard my life as valuable to myself, so that I may complete my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear solemn testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit placed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of the Lord, and of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Acts 9:31

Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified, and going in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, were multiplying.

Romans 12:5

so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.

Romans 12:7

whether ministry, let us use it in our ministry; whether teaching; in the teaching;

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

Romans 15:14

Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, having been filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.

Romans 15:29

But I know that coming 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 individually.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the profit of all).

1 Corinthians 14:12

So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the edification of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

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

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is it then, brothers? Whenever you come together, each of you has a song, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, do you think that we are defending ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ. But we do all things, beloved, for your edification.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally brothers, farewell. Restore yourselves, comfort yourselves, be in agreement, be at peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And this also we pray, that you may be made complete.

2 Corinthians 3:8

how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not despair,

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all things are of God, who reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and who gave to us the ministry of this reconciliation,

2 Corinthians 6:3

We give no occasion for offense in anything, lest the ministry be blamed,

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, having these promises, 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 filling all things in all.

Ephesians 4:16

from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the working of the measure of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the edification of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt word proceed from your mouth, but only what is good for edification, that it may give grace to them that hear.

Ephesians 4:4

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

Colossians 1:24

I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for His body, which is the church,

Colossians 1:28

whom we proclaim, 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 received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."

1 Timothy 1:12

And I give thanks to the One who empowers me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because He considered me faithful, putting me into the ministry,

2 Timothy 4:11

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

2 Timothy 4:5

You however be watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls, as giving an account, in order that they may do this with joy and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, leaving the subject of the beginning of Christ, let us be moved to perfection, not again laying down a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,