Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body nicely joined together, and firmly connected by every joint of exact proportion, according to the energy exerted in the measure of every several part, causeth the increase of the body unto the edification of itself in love.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head, even Christ:

17This then I urge and testify in the Lord, that ye walk no more as the other Gentiles walk in the vanity of their mind,

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 8:1NOW concerning the things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.

1 Corinthians 13:4Love is long-suffering, is kind; love envieth not; love is no vain boaster, is not inflated with pride,

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith exerting its energy by love.

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

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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