Ephesians 4:12

Gifted Leaders Bring The Church To Maturity

¹¹ And indeed he gave the apostles, and the prophets, and the evangelists, and the shepherds and teachers ¹² for the perfecting of the sanctified, for the work of ministry, for edification of the body of the Christ. ¹³ Until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to a standard of stature of the fullness 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 body-parts individually.

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body, the fulfillment of him who fills all in all.

Ephesians 4:16

from whom the whole body, joined together and united together through every connection of the supply, according to the working of each one part within a standard, makes the growth of the body for the construction of itself by love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech go out of your mouth, rather if there is any good word for edification of a need, so that it may give grace to those who hear.

Luke 22:32

but I prayed for thee, so that thy faith may not fail. And thou, when thou have returned, strengthen thy brothers.

John 21:15-17

So when they ate breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonah, do thou love me more than these things? He says to him, Yea, Lord. Thou know that I love thee. He says to him, Feed my lambs.

Acts 1:17

because he was numbered with us, and received a share of this ministry.

Acts 1:25

to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas transgressed to go to his own place.

Acts 9:31

Indeed therefore the congregations throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified. And, going in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

Acts 11:23

who, having arrived, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he encouraged all, with purpose of heart, to remain in the Lord.

Acts 14:22-23

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that it was necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations.

Acts 20:24

But I make nothing of the matter, nor do I hold my life precious to myself, so as to fully complete my course with joy, and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to solemnly testify the good-news of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit placed you guardians, to tend the church of the Lord and God, which he purchased by his own blood.

Romans 12:7

or service, in the service; or he who teaches, in the teaching;

Romans 14:19

So then we should pursue the things of peace, and the things of constructiveness for each other.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for what is good toward edification.

Romans 15:14

And I also myself am persuaded about you, my brothers, that ye yourselves are also full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.

Romans 15:29

And I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the good-news of the Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Thus let a man regard us as of helpers of Christ, and managers of mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each man toward that which is beneficial.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

He who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the congregation.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So also ye, since ye are zealots of spirits, seek so that ye may excel for the edification of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in a tongue my spirit prays, but my intellect is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is it therefore, brothers? When ye come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

2 Corinthians 3:8

how will the administration of the spirit not be more in glory?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged.

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and who gave to us the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 6:3

giving not one cause of stumbling in anything, so that the ministry may not be criticized,

2 Corinthians 7:1

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

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, do ye think that we are making defense to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edification.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak and ye are strong. And this also we pray for, your full qualification.

Ephesians 4:4

one body, and one Spirit. Just as also ye were called in one hope of your calling,

Philippians 1:25-26

And having been convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and will continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith.

Philippians 3:12-18

Not that I have already obtained or have already been fully perfected, but I press forward, if also I might seize upon that for which also I was seized by Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:24

I now rejoice in sufferings for you, and make complete in my flesh things lacking of the afflictions of the Christ for his body, which is the church.

Colossians 1:28

Whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, Watch the ministry that thou received in Lord so that thou may fulfill it.

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Therefore encourage each other, and build ye up one by one, just as ye also are doing.

1 Timothy 1:12

And I have gratitude to the Christ--Jesus our Lord--who empowered me, because he considered me faithful, having placed in service

2 Timothy 4:5

But be thou sober in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, bring thy ministry to fullness.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Having taken Mark, bring him with thee, for he is useful to me for service.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore having left the word of the primacy of Christ, let us be brought forward to perfection, not again laying a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Hebrews 13:17

Have confidence in those who lead you, and yield yourselves, for they watch for your souls as men who will render account, so that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this is unprofitable for you.