Ephesians 4:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,”
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“to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:”
King James Version · Public Domain“for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“unto the perfecting of the saints, for a work of ministration, for a building up of the body of the Christ,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ephesians 4:12 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
- John 21:15When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
- Acts 1:17He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
- Acts 1:25to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”
- Acts 9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
- Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
- Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
- Acts 20:28Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
- Romans 12:7if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
- Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- Romans 15:2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
- Romans 15:14I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
- Romans 15:29I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 4:1So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- 1 Corinthians 12:7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
- 1 Corinthians 12:27Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.
- 1 Corinthians 14:4The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:12It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
- 1 Corinthians 14:26What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
- 2 Corinthians 3:8will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?
- 2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
- 2 Corinthians 5:18All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
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