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Ephesians 4:12

to the edifying of the body of Christ:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

In Context

11And therefore He gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers; to qualify holy men for the work of the ministry,

13till we all arrive in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, at perfect maturity, even to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.

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Cross References

Luke 22:32but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail; and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Acts 1:17for he was numbered with us, and had obtained a part of this ministry.

Acts 9:31Then the churches throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had rest, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord; and through the consolation of the holy Spirit were multiplied.

Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the holy Spirit hath appointed you bishops, to feed the church of God, which He purchased with his own blood.

Romans 14:19Let us then pursue peace, and 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 →

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