Ephesians 4:12 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹² to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² His intention was the perfecting and the full equipping of the saints (His consecrated people), [that they should do] the work of ministering toward building up Christ's body (the church),

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:

Common English Bible

¹² His purpose was to equip God’s people for the work of serving and building up the body of Christ

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² for the sake of the perfection of the saints, by the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹² For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Ephesians 4:12 Tagairtí Cros

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed   for you   that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen   your brothers.’

Acts 1:17

For he was one of our number and shared in this ministry.’

Acts 1:25

to take the place  in this apostolic ministry  that Judas left to go where he belongs.’

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

Acts 20:24

But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course  and the ministry  I received from the Lord Jesus,  to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.

Acts 20:28

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock  of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers,  to shepherd the church of God,  which he purchased with his own blood.

Acts 9:31

So the church  throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Romans 12:5

in the same way we who are many  are one body in Christ  and individually members of one another.

Romans 12:7

if service,  use it in service; if teaching,  in teaching;

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what promotes peace  and what builds up one another.

Romans 15:14

My brothers and sisters, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness,  filled with all knowledge,  and able to instruct one another.

Romans 15:2

Each one of us is to please his neighbour for his good, to build him up.

Romans 15:29

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 individual members of it.

1 Corinthians 12:7

A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person  for the common good:

1 Corinthians 14:12

So also you #– #since you are zealous  for spiritual gifts,  , seek to excel in building up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit  prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then, brothers and sisters? Whenever you come together, each one  has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation.  Everything is to be done for building up.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we were defending ourselves to you? No, in the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything, dear friends, is for building you up.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice.  Become mature, be encouraged,  be of the same mind,  be at peace,  and the God of love  and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:9

We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong.  We also pray that you become fully mature.

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 because we were shown mercy,  we do not give up.

2 Corinthians 5:18

Everything is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We are not giving anyone an occasion for offence, so that the ministry will not be blamed.

2 Corinthians 7:1

So then, dear friends, since we have these promises,  let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit,  bringing holiness to completion  in the fear of God.

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body,  the fullness  of the one who fills all things  in every way.

Ephesians 4:16

From him the whole body, fitted and knit together  by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth  of the body for building itself up in love by the proper working of each individual part.

Ephesians 4:29

No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need,  so that it gives grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit   #– #just as you were called to one hope  , at your calling #– #

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings  for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for his body,  that is, the church.

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Colossians 4:17

And tell Archippus,  ‘Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.’

1 Timothy 1:12

I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened  me, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry #– #

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke  is with me. Bring Mark  with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry.

2 Timothy 4:5

But as for you, exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist,  fulfil your ministry.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders  and submit to them, since they keep watch  over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Hebrews 6:1

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