Ephesians 4:12
unto the perfection of the saints, in the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ:
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
11And he gave some, apostles; some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Cross References
Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, that your faith may not fail you: and thou, when having turned, strengthen thy brethren:
Acts 1:17because he was numbered among us and received the lot of this ministry.
Acts 9:31Then indeed the church had peace throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, being edified and progressing in the fear of the Lord; and was being multiplied by the exhortation of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and it behooves them through many tribulations to enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves, and all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost has placed you shepherds, to shepherdise the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.
Romans 14:19Then therefore we pursue the things belonging to peace, and edification towards one 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 →