Ephesians 4:12

New International Reader's Version

He gave all these people so that they might prepare God’s people to serve. Then the body of Christ will be built up.

Cross References

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for you, Simon. I have prayed that your faith will not fail. When you have turned back, help your brothers to be strong.”

Acts 1:17

But Judas was one of us. He shared with us in our work for God.”

Acts 1:25

Show us who should take the place of Judas as an apostle. He gave up being an apostle to go where he belongs.”

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad. He told them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 20:24

But my life means nothing to me. My only goal is to finish the race. I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me. He wants me to tell others about the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 20:28

Keep watch over yourselves. Keep watch over all the believers. The Holy Spirit has made you leaders over them. Be shepherds of God’s church. He bought it with his own blood.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. The church was strengthened and grew larger. That’s because they worshiped the Lord and the Holy Spirit helped them.

Romans 12:5

So also we are many persons. But in Christ we are one body. And each part of the body belongs to all the other parts.

Romans 12:7

If your gift is serving, then serve. If it is teaching, then teach.

Romans 14:19

So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build up one another.

Romans 15:14

My brothers and sisters, I am sure that you are full of goodness. You are filled with knowledge and able to teach one another.

Romans 15:2

Each of us should please our neighbors. Let us do what is good for them in order to build them up.

Romans 15:29

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

1 Corinthians 12:27

You are the body of Christ. Each one of you is a part of it.

1 Corinthians 12:7

The Holy Spirit is given to each of us in a special way. That is for the good of all.

1 Corinthians 14:12

It’s the same with you. You want the gifts of the Spirit. So try to do your best in using gifts that build up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

If I pray in another language, my spirit prays. But my mind does not pray.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Brothers and sisters, what should we say then? When you come together, each of you brings something. You bring a hymn or a teaching or a message from God. You bring a message in another language or explain what was said in that language. Everything must be done to build up the church.

2 Corinthians 12:19

All this time, have you been thinking that I’ve been speaking up for myself? No, I’ve been speaking with God as my witness. I’ve been speaking like a believer in Christ. Dear friends, everything I do is to help you become stronger.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, be joyful! Work to make things right with one another. Help one another and agree with one another. Live in peace. And the God who gives love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

I’m glad when I am weak but you are strong. I pray that there will be no more problems among you.

2 Corinthians 3:8

Since all this is true, won’t the work of the Holy Spirit be even more glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

So because of God’s mercy, we have work to do. He has given it to us. And we don’t give up.

2 Corinthians 5:18

All this is from God. He brought us back to himself through Christ’s death on the cross. And he has given us the task of bringing others back to him through Christ.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We don’t put anything in anyone’s way. So no one can find fault with our work for God.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Dear friends, we have these promises from God. So let us make ourselves pure from everything that makes our bodies and spirits impure. Let us be completely holy. We want to honor God.

Ephesians 1:23

The church is Christ’s body and is filled by Christ. He fills everything in every way.

Ephesians 4:16

He makes the whole body grow and build itself up in love. Under the control of Christ, each part of the body does its work. It supports the other parts. In that way, the body is joined and held together.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t let any evil talk come out of your mouths. Say only what will help to build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who listen.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit. You were appointed to one hope when you were chosen.

Colossians 1:24

I am happy because of what I am suffering for you. My suffering joins with and continues the sufferings of Christ. I suffer for his body, which is the church.

Colossians 1:28

Christ is the one we preach about. With all the wisdom we have, we warn and teach everyone. When we bring them to God, we want them to be like Christ. We want them to be grown up as people who belong to Christ.

Colossians 4:17

Tell Archippus, “Be sure that you complete the work the Lord gave you to do.”

1 Timothy 1:12

I am thankful to Christ Jesus our Lord. He has given me strength. I thank him that he considered me faithful. I thank him for appointing me to serve him.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you. He helps me in my work for the Lord.

2 Timothy 4:5

But I want you to keep your head no matter what happens. Don’t give up when times are hard. Work to spread the good news. Do everything God has given you to do.

Hebrews 13:17

Trust in your leaders. Put yourselves under their authority. Do this, because they keep watch over you. They know they are accountable to God for everything they do. Do this, so that their work will be a joy. If you make their work a heavy load, it won’t do you any good.

Hebrews 6:1

So let us move beyond the simple teachings about Christ. Let us grow up as believers. Let us not start all over again with the basic teachings. They taught us that we need to turn away from doing things that lead to death. They taught us that we must have faith in God.