Ephesians 4:12
to fit his people for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of the Christ.
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In Context
11And he it is who gave to the church apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors, and teachers,
Cross References
Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. And you, when you have returned to me, are to strengthen the others.”
Acts 1:17for he was one of our number and had his part allotted him in this work of ours.”
Acts 9:31And so it came about that the church, throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, enjoyed peace and became firmly established; and, ordering its life by respect for the Lord and the help of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
Acts 14:22reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the kingdom of God.
Acts 20:28Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.
Romans 14:19Therefore our efforts should be directed towards all that makes for peace and the mutual building up of character.
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 →