Ephesians 4:16

from whom the whole body, being assimilated and knitted together through every joint of the supply, according to the working in each several part, makes increase of the body in the edification of itself in divine love.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 the truth in divine love, let its grow up in him in all things, who is the head, Christ;

17Therefore I say this, and witness in the Lord, that you no longer walk about as the Gentiles also walk about in the vanity of their mind,

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 8:1But concerning things offered to idols: we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but divine love builds up.

1 Corinthians 13:4Divine love suffers long; divine love is kind; divine love envies not; does not make a display of itself, is not puffed up,

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision or uncircumcision avails anything; but faith working through divine love.

Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is divine love, joy, peace, long suffering, 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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