Ephesians 4:16

from whom the whole body being fitly joined together and compacted by the aid of every joint, according to the operation proportioned to every part, maketh an increase to the edification of itself in love.

1770 John Worsley 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 holding the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, who is the head, even Christ:

17This I say therefore, and charge you in the name of the Lord, that ye no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk,

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 8:1Now as to things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge about them. Knowledge however puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

1 Corinthians 13:4Charity beareth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity is not insolent, is not puffed up,

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

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

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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