Ephesians 4:12
for the perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edification of the body of Christ:
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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Luke 22:32but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail: and when thou art returned, stablish thy brethren.
Acts 1:17For he was reckoned of our number, and had obtained an appointment to this ministry.
Acts 9:31Then had the churches peace through all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, being edified; and walking in the fear of God, and in the consolation of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven.
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you bishops, to feed as shepherds the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood.
Romans 14:19Well then, let us earnestly pursue the things that conduce to peace, and the things which are for mutual edification.
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 →