Parallel Verses

Twentieth Century New Testament

To fit his People for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the Body of the Christ.

New American Standard Bible

for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

International Standard Version

to equip the saints, to do the work of ministry, and to build up the body of the Messiah

A Conservative Version

for the perfecting of the sanctified, for the work of ministry, for edification of the body of the Christ.

American Standard Version

for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:

Amplified

[and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church];

An Understandable Version

for the purpose of equipping the saints [i.e., God's holy people] for the work of serving [others], in order to build up the [spiritual] body of Christ [i.e., the church].

Anderson New Testament

for the complete instruction of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of the Christ,

Bible in Basic English

For the training of the saints as servants in the church, for the building up of the body of Christ:

Common New Testament

to equip the saints for the work of service, for the building up of the body of Christ;

Daniel Mace New Testament

thus fitly qualifying his servants for their respective offices, in order to build up the body of Christ:

Darby Translation

for the perfecting of the saints; with a view to the work of the ministry, with a view to the edifying of the body of Christ;

Godbey New Testament

unto the perfection of the saints, in the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ:

Goodspeed New Testament

in order to fit his people for the work of service, for building the body of Christ,

John Wesley New Testament

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

Julia Smith Translation

For the adjusting of the holy, for the work of the service, for the building up of the body of Christ:

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

for the equipping of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

Modern King James verseion

for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

that the saints might have all things necessary to work and minister withal, to the edifying of the body of Christ,

Moffatt New Testament

for the equipment of the saints, for the business of the ministry, for the upbuilding of the Body of Christ,

Montgomery New Testament

in order to equip the saints for the work of serving, for the building up of the Body of Christ??13 till we all come in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to the maturity of manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.

NET Bible

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,

New Heart English Bible

for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;

Noyes New Testament

for the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministration, for the building up of the body of Christ;

Sawyer New Testament

for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edification of the body of Christ,

The Emphasized Bible

With a view to the fitting of the saints for the work of ministering, for an upbuilding of the body of the Christ;

Thomas Haweis New Testament

for the perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edification of the body of Christ:

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

in order fully to equip His people for the work of serving--for the building up of Christ's body--

Williams New Testament

for the immediate equipment of God's people for the work of service, for the ultimate building up of the body of Christ,

World English Bible

for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;

Worrell New Testament

with a view to the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;

Worsley New Testament

to the edifying of the body of Christ:

Youngs Literal Translation

unto the perfecting of the saints, for a work of ministration, for a building up of the body of the Christ,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
For
πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412

καταρτισμός 
Katartismos 
Usage: 1

of the saints
G40
ἅγιος 
Hagios 
Usage: 209

for
εἰς 
Eis 
εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267
Usage: 1267

the work
ἔργον 
Ergon 
Usage: 130

of the ministry
διακονία 
Diakonia 
Usage: 33

the edifying
οἰκοδομή 
Oikodome 
Usage: 17

of the body
σῶμα 
Soma 
Usage: 123

Devotionals

Devotionals containing Ephesians 4:12

Images Ephesians 4:12

Prayers for Ephesians 4:12

Context Readings

Gifted Leaders Bring The Church To Maturity

11 And he it is who gave to the Church Apostles, Prophets, Missionaries, Pastors, and Teachers, 12 To fit his People for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the Body of the Christ. 13 And this shall continue, until we all attain to that unity which is given by faith and by a fuller knowledge of the Son of God; until we reach the ideal man--the full standard of the perfection of the Christ.


Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:27

Together you are the Body of Christ, and individually its parts.

Ephesians 1:23

For the Church is Christ's Body, and is filled by him who fills all things everywhere with his presence.

Ephesians 4:16

For from him the whole Body, closely joined and knit together by the contact of every part with the source of its life, derives its power to grow, in proportion to the vigor of each individual part; and so is being built up in a spirit of love.

Ephesians 4:29

Never let any foul word pass your lips, but only such good words as the occasion demands, that they may be a help to those who hear them.

Luke 22:32

But I prayed for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. And you, when you have returned to me, are to strengthen your Brothers."

John 21:15-17

When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.

Acts 1:17

For he was one of our number and had his part allotted him in this work of ours."

Acts 1:25

To take the place in this apostolic work, which Judas has abandoned, to go to his proper place."

Acts 9:31

And so it came about that the Church, throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, enjoyed peace and became firmly established; and, ordering its life by reverence for the Lord and the help of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Acts 11:23

On coming there he saw to his great joy these tokens of the loving-kindness of God, and encouraged them all to make up their minds to be faithful to the Lord--

Acts 14:22-23

Reassuring the minds of the disciples, urging them to remain true to the Faith, and showing that it is only through many troubles that we can enter the Kingdom of God.

Acts 20:24

But I count my life of no value to myself, if only I may complete the course marked out for me, and the task that was allotted me by the Lord Jesus--which was to declare the Good News of the Love of God.

Acts 20:28

Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.

Romans 12:7

If it is to minister to others, let us devote ourselves to our ministry; the teacher to his teaching,

Romans 14:19

Therefore our efforts should be directed towards all that makes for peace and the mutual building up of character.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for his neighbor's good, to help in the building up of his character.

Romans 15:14

I am persuaded, my Brothers--yes, I Paul, with regard to you- that you are yourselves full of kindness, furnished with all Christian learning, and well able to give advice to one another.

Romans 15:29

And I know that, when I come to you, it will be with a full measure of blessing from Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let men look upon us as Christ's servants, and as stewards of the hidden truths of God.

1 Corinthians 12:7

To each man there is given spiritual illumination for the general good.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

He who, when speaking, uses the gift of 'tongues' builds up his own faith, while he who preaches builds up the faith of the Church.

1 Corinthians 14:12

And so with you; since your are striving for spiritual gifts, be eager to excel in such as will build up the faith of the Church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

If, when praying, I use the gift of 'tongues,' my spirit indeed prays, but my mind is a blank.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What do I suggest, then, Brothers? Whenever you meet for worship, each of you comes, either with a hymn, or a lesson, or a revelation, or the gift of 'tongues,' or the interpretation of them; let everything be directed to the building up of faith.

2 Corinthians 3:8

Will not the religion that confers the Spirit have still greater glory?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5:18

But all this is the work of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave us the Ministry of Reconciliation--

2 Corinthians 6:3

Never do we put an obstacle in any one's way, that no fault may be found with our ministry.

2 Corinthians 7:1

With these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that pollutes either body or spirit, and, in deepest reverence for God, aim at perfect holiness.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you all this time been fancying that it is to you that we are making our defense? No, it is in the sight of God, and in union with Christ, that we are speaking. And all this, dear friends, is to build up your characters;

2 Corinthians 13:9

We are glad when we are weak, if you are strong. And what we pray for is that you may become perfect.

Ephesians 4:4

There is but one Body and one Spirit, just as there was but one hope set before you when you received your Call.

Philippians 1:25-26

Yes, I am confident that this is so, and therefore I am sure that I shall stay, and stay near you all, to promote your progress and joy in the Faith;

Philippians 3:12-18

Not that I have already laid hold of it, or that I am already made perfect. But I press on, in the hope of actually laying hold of that for which indeed I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:24

Now at last I can rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and in my own person I supplement the afflictions endured by the Christ, for the sake of his Body, the Church;

Colossians 1:28

This is the Christ whom we proclaim, warning every one, and instructing every one, with all the wisdom that we possess, in the hope of bringing every one into God's presence perfected by union with Christ.

Colossians 4:17

Give this message to Archippus--'Take care to discharge to the best of your ability the office to which you were appointed in the Master's Cause.'

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Therefore encourage one another, and try to build up one another's characters, as indeed you are doing.

1 Timothy 1:12

I am thankful to Christ Jesus, our Lord, who has been my strength, for showing that he thought me worthy of trust by appointing me to his ministry,

2 Timothy 4:5

But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.

2 Timothy 4:11

There is no one but Luke with me. Pick up Mark on your way, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in my work.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, let us leave behind the elementary teaching about the Christ and press on to perfection, not always laying over again a foundation of repentance for a lifeless formality, of faith in God--

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.

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