Ephesians 4:12

Modern English Version

for the equipping of the saints, for the work of service, and for the building up of the body of Christ,

Cross References

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have repented, strengthen your brothers.”

Acts 1:17

For he was numbered with us and took part in this ministry.”

Acts 1:25

to take the place in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, to go to his own place.”

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and exhorted them all to remain with the Lord with a loyal heart.

Acts 20:24

But none of these things deter me. Nor do I count my life of value to myself, so that I may joyfully finish my course and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Acts 9:31

Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and were built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

Romans 12:5

so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and all are parts of one another.

Romans 12:7

if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which produce peace and the things that build up one another.

Romans 15:14

Now I myself am persuaded concerning you, my brothers, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and also able to instruct one another.

Romans 15:2

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

Romans 15:29

and I know 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 individually.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to everyone for the common good.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So, seeing that you are zealous concerning spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel in the edifying of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unproductive.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brothers? When you come together, every one of you has a psalm, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation, and 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. We do all things, beloved, for your edifying.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be complete, be of good comfort, be of one mind, and live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak, and you are strong. We wish even for your completion.

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 through the mercy we have received, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5:18

All this is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation,

2 Corinthians 6:3

We give no offense in anything, that our service may not be blamed.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have 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 who fills all things in all ways.

Ephesians 4:16

from whom the whole body is joined together and connected by every joint and ligament, as every part effectively does its work and grows, building itself up in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners.

Ephesians 4:4

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

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake and fill up in my flesh that which is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church.

Colossians 1:28

whom we preach, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present them complete in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 4:17

Tell Archippus, “Make sure that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful and appointed me to the ministry.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark, and bring him with you, for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

2 Timothy 4:5

But be self-controlled in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, and prove your ministry.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy and not complaining, for that would not be profitable to you.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, leaving the elementary principles of the teaching of Christ, let us go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,