Ephesians 4:12

Gifted Leaders Bring The Church To Maturity

¹¹ And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers, ¹² for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; ¹³ until we all come forth in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the coming of age of the Christ:

All Things

Body of Christ

Son of God

Unity of the Faith

Christ

Messiah

1 Corinthians 12:27

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

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body, and he is the fullness of her: who fills all things in everyone.

Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body fitly joined together and well tied together among itself by the nourishment that every connecting bond supplies, by the operation of each member according to measure they have received, making increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in charity.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good for edification, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Luke 22:32

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

John 21:15-17

So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He said unto him, Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my lambs.

Acts 1:17

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained a lot or inheritance of this ministry.

Acts 1:25

that he may take the lot or inheritance of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas rebelled that he might go to his own place.

Acts 9:31

Then the congregations had rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria and were edified, walking in the fear of the Lord, and with the comfort of the Holy Spirit they were multiplied.

Acts 11:23

Who, when he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad and exhorted them all to remain in their purpose of heart in the Lord.

Acts 14:22-23

confirming the souls of the disciples and exhorting them to remain in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:24

But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear unto myself, only that I might finish my course with joy and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore unto yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to feed the congregation of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

Romans 12:7

or ministry, in serving; or he that teaches, in doctrine;

Romans 14:19

Let us, therefore, follow after the things which make for peace and the edification of each one to the others.

Romans 15:2

Let each one of us please his neighbour in that which is good, unto edification.

Romans 15:14

But I am convinced regarding you, my brethren, that even without my exhortation ye are full of charity, full of all knowledge, so as to be able to admonish one another.

Romans 15:29

For I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of the Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let us reckon men as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one to profit with.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself, but he that prophesies edifies the congregation .

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye desire the things of the Spirit, earnestly pursue excellence unto the edification of the congregation .

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brothers? when ye come together, each one of you has a psalm, has doctrine, has tongues, has revelation, has interpretation. Let all things be done unto edification.

2 Corinthians 3:8

How shall not the ministry of the Spirit be for greater glory?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, according to the mercy we have received, we fault not,

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all this by God, who reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;

2 Corinthians 6:3

Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry not be blamed,

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, do ye think that we excuse ourselves unto you? We speak before God in Christ, but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

2 Corinthians 13:9

By which we are glad that we are weak and ye are strong, and even so we pray for your perfection.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling,

Philippians 1:25-26

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith,

Philippians 3:12-18

Not as though I had already attained it, either were already perfect, but I follow after, if I may lay hold of that for which I have also been laid hold of by the Christ, Jesus.

Colossians 1:24

who now rejoice in my sufferings for you and fulfill in my flesh that which is lacking of the tribulations of the Christ for his body's sake, which is the congregation ,

Colossians 1:28

whom we preach, warning every man and teaching in all wisdom that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus,

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, Take heed to fulfil the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Therefore comfort and edify one another, even as ye do.

1 Timothy 1:12

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

2 Timothy 4:5

But watch thou in all things, labour, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee, for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, leaving now the word of the beginning of the establishment of the Christ, let us go on unto perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from works of death, and of faith in God,

Hebrews 13:17

Listen to your pastors, and do not resist them, for they watch for your souls as those that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.