Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up New Living Translation Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. English Standard Version to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, Berean Standard Bible to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, Berean Literal Bible toward the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ, King James Bible For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: New King James Version for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, New American Standard Bible for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ; NASB 1995 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; NASB 1977 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; Legacy Standard Bible for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ, Amplified Bible [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]; Christian Standard Bible to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, Holman Christian Standard Bible for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, American Standard Version for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ: Contemporary English Version so his people would learn to serve and his body would grow strong. English Revised Version for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ: GOD'S WORD® Translation Their purpose is to prepare God's people to serve and to build up the body of Christ. Good News Translation He did this to prepare all God's people for the work of Christian service, in order 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 Majority Standard Bible to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body 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; Webster's Bible Translation 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-- World English Bible for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto the perfecting of the holy ones, for a work of ministry, for a building up of the body of the Christ, Berean Literal Bible toward the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ, Young's Literal Translation unto the perfecting of the saints, for a work of ministration, for a building up of the body of the Christ, Smith's Literal Translation For the adjusting of the holy, for the work of the service, for the building up of the body of Christ: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Catholic Public Domain Version for the sake of the perfection of the saints, by the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ, New American Bible to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, New Revised Standard Version to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Aramaic Bible in Plain English For the perfecting of The Holy Ones, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of The Messiah, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor the complete instruction of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of the Christ, Godbey New Testament unto the perfection of the saints, in the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ: Haweis New Testament for the perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edification of the body of Christ: Mace New Testament thus fitly qualifying his servants for their respective offices, in order to build up 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-- 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: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Unity in the Body…11And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. / To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, / to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, ... Romans 12:4-8 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ... 1 Peter 4:10-11 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Corinthians 14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. / To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it. / And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. / Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? ... 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. Hebrews 13:21 equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. 1 Corinthians 12:18-20 But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design. / If they were all one part, where would the body be? / As it is, there are many parts, but one body. 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. / If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. Treasury of Scripture For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: perfection. 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 unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs… Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. the work. Acts 1:17,25 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry… Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Romans 12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; the edifying. Ephesians 4:16,29 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… Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. the body. Ephesians 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Ephesians 1:23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. 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: Jump to Previous Body Building Built Christ Christ's Church Edifying Equip Fully God's Ministering Ministration Ministry Order Perfecting Prepare Saints Servants Service Serving Training View Work WorksJump to Next Body Building Built Christ Christ's Church Edifying Equip Fully God's Ministering Ministration Ministry Order Perfecting Prepare Saints Servants Service Serving Training View Work WorksEphesians 4 1. He exhorts to unity;7. and declares that God therefore gives various gifts unto men; 11. that his church might be edified, 16. and grow up in Christ. 18. He calls them from the impurity of the Gentiles; 24. to put on the new man; 25. to cast off lying; 29. and corrupt communication. to equip The Greek word used here is "katartismos," which means to perfect, complete, or fully furnish. In the context of Ephesians, this equipping is not merely about providing tools or resources but involves a comprehensive preparation for service. Historically, this term was used in the context of mending nets or setting a bone, indicating a restoration to a state of readiness. Theologically, it suggests that believers are being prepared and restored to fulfill their God-given purposes. This equipping is a divine process, facilitated by the Holy Spirit, through which believers are made ready to serve effectively in the kingdom of God. the saints for works of ministry to build up the body of Christ The perfecting of the saints.--The word rendered "perfecting" (akin to the "perfection" of 2Corinthians 13:9) is derived from a root which signifies either to "mend" what is broken (as in Matthew 4:21), or to "complete" what is unfinished (as in Luke 6:40; Romans 9:22); and hence is used spiritually for to "restore" the fallen (Galatians 6:1), or to "perfect" the imperfect Christian (Hebrews 13:21; 1Thessalonians 3:10). Both processes are necessarily implied in that perfection of the individual saints here spoken of, and more fully described in the next verses. . . . Verse 12. - In order to the perfecting of the saints. The ultimate end for which the gifts bestowed (comp. Hebrews 12:1). A work of completion is in hand, which must be fulfilled (see ver. 13): the saints, now compassed about with infirmity, have to be freed from all stain (Ephesians 5:26, 27), and as instruments towards this end, the ministers of the Church are given by Christ; they are not mere promoters of civilization, men of culture planted among the rude, but instruments for advancing men to complete holiness. For the work of the ministry. The preposition is changed from πρὸς to εἰς πρὸς denoting the ultimate end, εἰς the immediate object (comp. Romans 15:2); the office of the Church officers is not lords, but διακονοί, servants, as Christ himself was (Matthew 20:28). For the building up of the body of Christ. Bringing bone to its bone and sinew to its sinew, increasing the number of believers, and promoting the spiritual life of each; carrying on all their work as Christ's servants and with a definite eye to the promotion of the great work which he undertook when he came to seek and to save the lost.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek to equipκαταρτισμὸν (katartismon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2677: A bringing to a condition of fitness, perfecting. From katartizo; complete furnishing. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. saints ἁγίων (hagiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. for εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. works ἔργον (ergon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. of ministry, διακονίας (diakonias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. build up οἰκοδομὴν (oikodomēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3619: Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. body σώματος (sōmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. of Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Links Ephesians 4:12 NIVEphesians 4:12 NLT Ephesians 4:12 ESV Ephesians 4:12 NASB Ephesians 4:12 KJV Ephesians 4:12 BibleApps.com Ephesians 4:12 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 4:12 Chinese Bible Ephesians 4:12 French Bible Ephesians 4:12 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints (Ephes. Eph. Ep) |
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