Ephesians 4:12

Lighthouse Bible 2006

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 does not fail: and when you are converted, strengthen your brethren.

Acts 1:17

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

Acts 1:25

That he may take part in 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 cling the Lord.

Acts 20:24

But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Be careful therefore of yourselves, and of all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which the Lord has purchased with his own blood.

Acts 9:31

Then the churches had rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.

Romans 12:5

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

Romans 12:7

Or ministry, let us serve in our ministering: or he that teaches, in teaching;

Romans 14:19

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

Romans 15:14

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

Romans 15:2

Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good and 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 for their benefit.

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so you, to the extent that you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in edifying the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding does not bear fruit.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? When you come together, every one of you has a hymn, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edifying.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, do you think 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, brethren, 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 desire, even your perfection.

2 Corinthians 3:8

How shall not the ministry of the spirit be more glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

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

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 anything, so that the ministry will not be 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 who fills all in all.

Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body carefully joined together and connected by that which every joint supplies, according to the effective working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body for 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 lacking in 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, Be mindful of 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, because 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 you should be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey those who have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch out for your souls, as those who 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,