Ephesians 4:12
for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
11And he gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers;
Cross References
Luke 22:32But I prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not; and thou, when thou hast turned, strengthen thy brethren.
Acts 1:17Because he was numbered with us, and obtained the office of this ministry.--
Acts 9:31The church therefore, throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, had peace, being built up, and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the consolation of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much affliction enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the church of the Lord[20:28], which he purchased with his own blood.
Romans 14:19So then, let us follow after the things which make for peace, and things by which one may edify another.
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 →