Ephesians 4:12 - Revised Standard Version CI

¹² to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building 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 when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren.”

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 was glad; and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose;

Acts 20:24

But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son.

Acts 9:31

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was built up; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit it was multiplied.

Romans 12:5

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

Romans 12:7

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

Romans 14:19

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

Romans 15:14

I myself am satisfied about you, my brethren, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

Romans 15:2

let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him.

Romans 15:29

and I know that when I come to you I shall come in the fulness 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 eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

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

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then, brethren? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves before you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ, and all for your upbuilding, beloved.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, farewell. Mend your ways, heed 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 are glad when we are weak and you are strong. What we pray for is your improvement.

2 Corinthians 3:8

will not the dispensation of the Spirit be attended with greater splendor?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5:18

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

2 Corinthians 6:3

We put no obstacle in any one'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 body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body, the fulness of him who fills all in all.

Ephesians 4:16

from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every joint with which it is supplied, when each part is working properly, makes bodily growth and upbuilds itself in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits the occasion, that it may impart grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call,

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church,

Colossians 1:28

Him we proclaim, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man mature in Christ.

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfil the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank him who has given me strength for this, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful by appointing me to his service,

2 Timothy 4:11

Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you; for he is very useful in serving me.

2 Timothy 4:5

As for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this joyfully, and not sadly, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Hebrews 6:1

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