Ephesians 4:12
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:”Ephesians 4:12
What Does Ephesians 4:12 Mean?
Ephesians 4:12 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Community, Unity, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 4:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 1:6“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”1 Thessalonians 5:11“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”1 Corinthians 12:27“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”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 unto the edifying of itself in love.”Ephesians 1:23“Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.”Jude 1:20“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,”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 unto the hearers.”Philippians 3:12“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”Romans 15:14“And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.”Hebrews 6:1“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,”Romans 14:19“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.”1 Corinthians 12:12“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.”1 Corinthians 14:4“He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.”1 Corinthians 14:26“How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.”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.”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.”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;”John 17:23“I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.”1 Corinthians 6:15“Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.”1 Corinthians 10:17“For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.”
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