Ephesians 4:12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

Cross References

Luke 22:32

but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail, and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

Acts 1:17

for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry.”

Acts 1:25

to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.”

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion,

Acts 20:24

But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 20:28

Keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.

Acts 9:31

Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Romans 12:5

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

Romans 12:7

ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching;

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

Romans 15:14

I myself feel confident about you, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

Romans 15:2

Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor.

Romans 15:29

and I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

1 Corinthians 12:7

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So with yourselves: since you are striving after spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them for building up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unproductive.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What should be done then, my brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves before you? We are speaking in Christ before God. Everything we do, beloved, is for the sake of building you up.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Be restored; listen to my appeal; agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong. This is what we pray for, that you may be restored.

2 Corinthians 3:8

how much more will the ministry of the Spirit come in glory?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5:18

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

2 Corinthians 6:3

We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and of spirit, making holiness perfect 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, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths but only what is good for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:4

there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,

Colossians 1:24

I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.

Colossians 1:28

It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, “See that you complete the task that you have received in the Lord.”

1 Timothy 1:12

I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful and appointed me to his service,

2 Timothy 4:11

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

2 Timothy 4:5

As for you, be sober in everything, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with sighing, for that would be harmful to you.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore let us go on toward perfection, leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God,