"For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:" — Ephesians 4:12

Ephesians 4:12 · KJV

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

— Ephesians 4:12

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: {in: or, into} {stature: or, age}

Ephesians 4 — Context

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) {fill: or, fulfil}

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: {in: or, into} {stature: or, age}

That we {henceforth} be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, {and} cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. {comfort: or, exhort}

Ephesians 4:16

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.

1 Corinthians 12:27

Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

Romans 15:14

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

Romans 14:19

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

He that speaketh in an {unknown} tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

1 Timothy 1:12

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;