Ephesians 4:12

for the complete instruction of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of the Christ,

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11And he himself gave some to be apostles, and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

13till we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a measure of stature that fully develops the Christ;

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Cross References

Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.

Acts 1:17for he was numbered with us, and had been appointed to this ministry.

Acts 9:31Then the churches throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, that through many afflictions we mast enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:28Therefore, take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, that you be shepherds to the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

Romans 14:19Therefore, let us seek those things which belong to peace, and those which tend to mutual edification.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:3-17

Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. ( a. d. 61.) 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore… Read the whole commentary →

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