Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body, being compacted and fitly joined together, by what every joint supplieth, according to the operation in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in charity.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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 doing the truth in charity, we may in all things grow up in him who is the head, even Christ:

17This then I say and testify in the Lord: That henceforward you walk not as also the Gentiles walk in the vanity of their mind,

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Cross References

Job 10:10Hast thou not milked me as milk, and curdled me like cheese?

1 Corinthians 8:1Now concerning those things that are sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up; but charity edifieth.

1 Corinthians 13:4Charity is patient, is kind: charity envieth not, dealeth not perversely; is not puffed up;

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision: but faith that worketh by charity.

Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is, charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity,

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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