Ephesians 4:12

Gifted Leaders Bring The Church To Maturity

¹¹ And the very same, made some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Shepherds, some Teachers: ¹² that the saints might have all things necessary to work and minister withal, to the edifying of the body of Christ, ¹³ till we, everyone - in the unity of faith, and knowledge of the son of God - grow up unto a perfect man, after the measure of age which is of the fullness of Christ:

All Things

Body of Christ

Son of God

Unity of the Faith

Christ

Messiah

1 Corinthians 12:27

Ye are the body of Christ, and members one of another.

Ephesians 1:23

which is his body, and fullness of him, that filleth all in all things.

Ephesians 4:16

in whom all the body is coupled and knit together, in every joint, wherewith one ministereth to another - according to the operation as every part hath his measure - and increaseth the body, unto the edifying of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no filthy communication proceed out of your mouths: but that which is good to edify withal, when need is, that it may have favour with 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

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

Acts 1:17

For he was now numbered with us and had obtained fellowship in this ministration.

Acts 1:25

that the one may take the room of this ministration, and apostleship from the which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place."

Acts 9:31

Then had the congregations rest, throughout all Jewry and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified, and walked in the fear of the Lord; And multiplied by the comfort of the holy ghost.

Acts 11:23

Which when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad: and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would continually cleave unto the Lord.

Acts 14:22-23

and strengthened the disciples souls: exhorting them to continue in the faith, affirming that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:24

But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration 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, whereof the holy ghost hath made you overseers: to rule the congregation of God, which he hath purchased with his blood.

Romans 12:7

Let him that hath an office, wait on his office;

Romans 14:19

Let us follow those things which make for peace: and things wherewith one may edify another.

Romans 15:2

Let every man please his neighbor unto his wealth and edifying.

Romans 15:14

I myself am full certified of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, and filled with all knowledge, and are able to exhort one another.

Romans 15:29

And I am sure when I come, that I shall come with abundance of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let men this wise esteem us, even as the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the secrets of God.

1 Corinthians 12:7

The gifts of the spirit are given to every man to profit the congregation.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

He that speaketh with tongues, profiteth himself: he that prophesieth, edifieth the congregation.

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so ye - forasmuch as ye covet spiritual gifts - seek that ye may have plenty unto the edifying of the congregation.

1 Corinthians 14:14

If I pray with tongues, my spirit prayeth: but my mind is without fruit.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then brethren? When ye come together, every man hath his song, hath his doctrine, hath his tongue, hath his revelation, hath his interpretation: Let all things be done unto edifying.

2 Corinthians 3:8

why shall not the ministration of the spirit be much more glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore seeing that we have such an office, even as mercy is come on us, we faint not:

2 Corinthians 5:18

Nevertheless, all things are of God, which hath reconciled us unto himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given unto us the office to preach the atonement.

2 Corinthians 6:3

Let us give no man occasion of evil, that in our office be found no fault:

2 Corinthians 7:1

Seeing that we have such promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and grow up to full holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves? We speak in Christ in the sight of God. But we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

2 Corinthians 13:9

We are glad when we are weak, and ye strong. This also we wish for, even that ye were perfect.

Ephesians 4:4

being one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.

Philippians 1:25-26

And this am I sure of, that I shall abide, and with you all continue, for the furtherance and joy of your faith,

Philippians 3:12-18

Not as though I had already attained to it, either were already perfect: but I follow, if that I may comprehend that, wherein I am comprehended of Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:24

Now joy I in my sufferings which I suffer, for you; and fulfill that which is behind of the passions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the congregation -

Colossians 1:28

whom we preach warning all men, and teaching all men in all wisdom, to make all men perfect in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the office that thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it."

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Wherefore, comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as ye do.

1 Timothy 1:12

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord which hath made me strong: for he counted me true, and put me in office,

2 Timothy 4:5

But watch thou in all things, and suffer adversity, and do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thine office unto the utmost.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee, for he is necessary unto me for to minister.

Hebrews 6:1

Wherefore, let us leave the doctrine pertaining to the beginning of a Christian man, and let us go unto perfection, and now no more lay the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the oversight of you, and submit yourselves to them, for they watch for your souls, even as they that must give accounts for them: that they may do it with joy, and not with grief. For that is an unprofitable thing for you.