Ephesians 4:16

from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in measure of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love.

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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 speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him who is the head, Christ,

17This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind,

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Cross References

Job 10:10Haven’t you poured me out like milk, and curdled me like cheese?

Psalms 139:15My frame wasn’t hidden from you, when I was made in secret, woven together in the depths of the earth.

1 Corinthians 8:1Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision amounts to anything, but faith working through love.

Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, 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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