13 Bible Verses about Body Of Christ
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So, we, the many, are one body in Christ, yet, severally, members one of another.
Which, indeed, is his body, the fulness of him who, the all things in all, is for himself filling up.
Out of whom all the body - fitly framing itself together, and connecting itself, through means of every joint of supply, by way of energising in the measure of each single part - secureth the growing of the body, unto an upbuilding of itself in love.
Wherefore, coming into the world, he saith: Sacrifice and offering, thou willedst not, but, a body, hast thou fitted for me, -
With a view to the fitting of the saints for the work of ministering, for an upbuilding of the body of the Christ;
Because, a husband, is the head of his wife, as, the Christ also, is the head of the assembly, he, being the saviour of the body, -
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Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Now, am I rejoicing in the sufferings on your behalf, and am filling up the things that lack of the tribulations of the Christ, in my flesh, in behalf of his body, which is the assembly,
Be taking heed unto yourselves, and unto all the little flock in which the Holy Spirit hath set, you, as overseers, - to be shepherding the assembly of God which he hath acquired through means of the blood of his own.
Ye husbands, be loving your wives, even as, the Christ also, loved the assembly, and delivered, himself, up in her behalf,
So will Yahweh their God, save them, on that day. yea, as a flock of sheep, his people, - for they shall be like the jewels of a diadem sparkling over his land.
He met him in a desert land, And in the howling waste of a wilderness, - He encompassed him watched over him, Shielded him as the pupil of his own eye.
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Now, am I rejoicing in the sufferings on your behalf, and am filling up the things that lack of the tribulations of the Christ, in my flesh, in behalf of his body, which is the assembly,
And not holding fast the head: from which, all the body, through means of its joints and uniting bands, receiving supply, and connecting itself together, groweth with the growth of God.
With a view to the fitting of the saints for the work of ministering, for an upbuilding of the body of the Christ;
So, we, the many, are one body in Christ, yet, severally, members one of another.
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
If not - as the Lord hath distributed - unto each one, as God hath called, each one, so, let him be walking; - and, so, in all the assemblies, I ordain.
If anyone be hungry, at home, let him eat, lest, unto judgment, ye be coming together. And, the remaining things, whensoever I come, I will set in order.
And the Apostles and Elders were gathered together to see about this matter.
For it hath seemed good unto the Holy Spirit and unto us, no greater burden, to be laying upon you, than these necessary things: -
Whereas, if anyone, over his own house, cannot, preside, how, of an assembly of God, shall he take care?
Church » Body of Christ » Compared to a building
According to the favour of God which hath been given unto me, as a wise master-builder, I laid a foundation, whereas, another, is building thereon; but, let each one, see, how he buildeth thereon;
In whom, an entire building, in process of being fitly joined together, is growing into a holy shrine in the Lord;
And, I also, unto thee, say - Thou, art Peter, - and, upon this rock, will I build my assembly, and, the gates of hades, shall not prevail against it.
Yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, for a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, well-pleasing unto God through Jesus Christ;
Church » Body of Christ
Now, am I rejoicing in the sufferings on your behalf, and am filling up the things that lack of the tribulations of the Christ, in my flesh, in behalf of his body, which is the assembly,
And did put, all things, in subjection beneath his feet. And gave him to be head over all things unto the assembly, Which, indeed, is his body, the fulness of him who, the all things in all, is for himself filling up.
Names » Of the church » Body of Christ
So, we, the many, are one body in Christ, yet, severally, members one of another.
Titles and names of the church » Body of Christ
And did put, all things, in subjection beneath his feet. And gave him to be head over all things unto the assembly, Which, indeed, is his body, the fulness of him who, the all things in all, is for himself filling up.
Topics on Body Of Christ
Body Of Christ, Physical Body
John 1:14And, the Word, became, flesh, and pitched his tent among us, and we gazed upon his glory, - a glory, as an Only-begotten from his Father. Full of favour and truth.
Body Of Christ, Physical Death
John 19:31-37The Jews, therefore, since it was, a preparation, that the bodies might not remain upon the cross during the Sabbath, - for that Sabbath day was, great, requested Pilate that their legs might be broken, and they be taken away.
Body Of Christ, Physical Suffering
Matthew 27:26Then released he unto them Barabbas, but, scourging, Jesus, delivered him up, that he might be crucified.
Body Of Christ, Symbolized
Matthew 26:26And, as they were eating, Jesus, taking a loaf and blessing, brake, - and, giving to his disciples, said - Take, eat! This, is, my body.
Body Of Christ, The Church
1 Corinthians 12:27Now, ye, are the body of Christ, and members severally; -