Ephesians 4:12

God's Word

Their purpose is to prepare God’s people to serve and to build up the body of Christ.

Cross References

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. So when you recover, strengthen the other disciples.”

Acts 1:17

He had been one of us and had been given an active role in this ministry.

Acts 1:25

Show us who is to take the place of Judas as an apostle, since Judas abandoned his position to go to the place where he belongs.”

Acts 11:23

When he arrived there, he was pleased to see what God had done for them out of kindness. So he encouraged all the people to remain solidly committed to the Lord.

Acts 20:24

But I don’t place any value on my own life. I want to finish the race I’m running. I want to carry out the mission I received from the Lord Jesus—the mission of testifying to the Good News of God’s kindness.

Acts 20:28

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to be shepherds for God’s church which he acquired with his own blood.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace. The number of people increased as people lived in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 12:5

In the same way, even though we are many individuals, Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.

Romans 12:7

If your gift is serving, then devote yourself to serving. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching.

Romans 14:19

So let’s pursue those things which bring peace and which are good for each other.

Romans 15:14

I’m convinced, brothers and sisters, that you, too, are filled with goodness. I’m also convinced that you have all the knowledge you need and that you are able to instruct each other.

Romans 15:2

We should all be concerned about our neighbor and the good things that will build his faith.

Romans 15:29

I know that when I come to you I will bring the full blessing of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:27

You are Christ’s body and each of you is an individual part of it.

1 Corinthians 12:7

The evidence of the Spirit’s presence is given to each person for the common good of everyone.

1 Corinthians 14:12

In the same way, since you’re eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in them so that you help the church grow.

1 Corinthians 14:14

If I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but my mind is not productive.

1 Corinthians 14:26

So what does this mean, brothers and sisters? When you gather, each person has a psalm, doctrine, revelation, another language, or an interpretation. Everything must be done to help each other grow.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we’re trying to defend ourselves to you? We speak as Christ’s people in God’s sight. Everything we do, dear friends, is for your benefit.

2 Corinthians 13:11

With that, brothers and sisters, I must say goodbye. Make sure that you improve. Accept my encouragement. Share the same attitude and live in peace. The God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

We’re glad when we are weak and you are strong. We are also praying for your improvement.

2 Corinthians 3:8

Won’t the ministry that brings the Spirit have even more glory?

2 Corinthians 4:1

We don’t become discouraged, since God has given us this ministry through his mercy.

2 Corinthians 5:18

God has done all this. He has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We don’t give people any opportunity to find fault with how we serve.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, dear friends, we need to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit and live a holy life in the fear of God.

Ephesians 1:23

The church is Christ’s body and completes him as he fills everything in every way.

Ephesians 4:16

He makes the whole body fit together and unites it through the support of every joint. As each and every part does its job, he makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t say anything that would hurt ⌞another person⌟. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit. In the same way you were called to share one hope.

Colossians 1:24

I am happy to suffer for you now. In my body I am completing whatever remains of Christ’s sufferings. I am doing this on behalf of his body, the church.

Colossians 1:28

We spread the message about Christ as we instruct and teach everyone with all the wisdom there is. We want to present everyone as mature Christian people.

Colossians 4:17

Tell Archippus to complete all the work that he started as the Lord’s servant.

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord that he has trusted me and has appointed me to do his work with the strength he has given me.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you. He is useful to me in my work.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you must keep a clear head in everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of a missionary. Devote yourself completely to your work.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, and accept their authority. They take care of you because they are responsible for you. Obey them so that they may do this work joyfully and not complain about you. (Causing them to complain would not be to your advantage.)

Hebrews 6:1

With this in mind, we should stop going over the elementary truths about Christ and move on to topics for more mature people. We shouldn’t repeat the basics about turning away from the useless things we did and the basics about faith in God.