Ephesians 4:16

Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.

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From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

In Context

15But saying true words in love, may come to full growth in him, who is the head, even Christ;

17This I say, then, and give witness in the Lord, that you are to go no longer in the way of the Gentiles whose minds are turned to that which has no profit,

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Cross References

Job 10:10Was I not drained out like milk, becoming hard like cheese?

Psalms 139:15My frame was not unseen by you when I was made secretly, and strangely formed in the lowest parts of the earth.

1 Corinthians 8:1Now about things offered to images: we all seem to ourselves to have knowledge. Knowledge gives pride, but love gives true strength.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love is never tired of waiting; love is kind; love has no envy; love has no high opinion of itself, love has no pride;

Galatians 5:6Because in Christ Jesus, having circumcision or not having circumcision are equally of no profit; but only faith working through love.

Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, a quiet mind, kind acts, well-doing, faith,

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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