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 perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying 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 a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of 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, the fullness of him that filleth all in all.

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 to the edifying of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to 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 saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yes, Lord: thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.

Acts 1:17

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

Acts 1:25

That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Acts 9:31

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified: and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.

Acts 11:23

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cleave to the Lord.

Acts 14:22-23

Confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue 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 count I my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Romans 12:7

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching:

Romans 14:19

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

Romans 15:2

Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.

Romans 15:14

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

Romans 15:29

And I am sure that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man for profit.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

He that speaketh in an unknown language edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:14

For if I pray in an unknown language, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? when ye are assembled, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a language, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done to edification.

2 Corinthians 3:8

How shall not the ministration of the Spirit be rather glorious?

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all things are from God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

2 Corinthians 6:3

Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not 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, think ye that we excuse ourselves to you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edification.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even 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, either were already perfect: but I pursue, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended by Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:24

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:

Colossians 1:28

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

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

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

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;

2 Timothy 4:5

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

2 Timothy 4:11

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

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith towards God,

Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.