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Ephesians 4:12

Ephesians chapter 4 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.11And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

v.12This passage

v.13till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:14

    For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:1

    Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:

  • John 21:15

    So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

  • Hebrews 6:1

    Wherefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on unto perfection; not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

  • Acts 20:28

    Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

  • Acts 1:17

    For he was numbered among us, and received his portion in this ministry.