Ephesians 4:12 Cross References

Ephesians 4:12

12: Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ,

1 Corinthians 12:27

  1. Now all of you together are Christ's body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it.

Ephesians 4:16

  1. Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

1 Corinthians 14:4

  1. A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally in the Lord, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
  2. I wish you all had the gift of speaking in tongues, but even more I wish you were all able to prophesy. For prophecy is a greater and more useful gift than speaking in tongues, unless someone interprets what you are saying so that the whole church can get some good out of it.

Romans 15:14

  1. I am fully convinced, dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness. You know these things so well that you are able to teach others all about them.

Hebrews 6:1

  1. So let us stop going over the basics of Christianity again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don't need to start all over again with the importance of turning away from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.

1 Timothy 1:12

  1. How thankful I am to Christ Jesus our Lord for considering me trustworthy and appointing me to serve him,

2 Corinthians 5:18

  1. All this newness of life is from God, who brought us back to himself through what Christ did. And God has given us the task of reconciling people to him.

Romans 14:19

  1. So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

  1. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
  2. Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and warn you against all that is wrong.
  3. Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because of their work. And remember to live peaceably with each other.
  4. Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Luke 22:32

  1. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen and build up your brothers."

1 Corinthians 14:26

  1. Well, my brothers and sisters, let's summarize what I am saying. When you meet, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in an unknown language, while another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must be useful to all and build them up in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14:12

  1. Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church.

Acts 14:22

  1. where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that they must enter into the Kingdom of God through many tribulations.
  2. Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church and prayed for them with fasting, turning them over to the care of the Lord, in whom they had come to trust.

Hebrews 13:17

  1. Obey your spiritual leaders and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they know they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this joyfully and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.

Ephesians 1:23

  1. And the church is his body; it is filled by Christ, who fills everything everywhere with his presence.

2 Corinthians 6:3

  1. We try to live in such a way that no one will be hindered from finding the Lord by the way we act, and so no one can find fault with our ministry.

1 Corinthians 4:1

  1. So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God's secrets.
  2. Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.

Acts 1:17

  1. Judas was one of us, chosen to share in the ministry with us."

Acts 20:28

  1. "And now beware! Be sure that you feed and shepherd God's flock--his church, purchased with his blood--over whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as elders.

Ephesians 4:29

  1. Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

Colossians 1:28

  1. So everywhere we go, we tell everyone about Christ. We warn them and teach them with all the wisdom God has given us, for we want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.

Acts 20:24

  1. But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus--the work of telling others the Good News about God's wonderful kindness and love.

Ephesians 4:4

  1. We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future.

2 Corinthians 12:19

  1. Perhaps you think we are saying all this just to defend ourselves. That isn't it at all. We tell you this as Christ's servants, and we know that God is listening. Everything we do, dear friends, is for your benefit.

Philippians 1:25

  1. I am convinced of this, so I will continue with you so that you will grow and experience the joy of your faith.
  2. Then when I return to you, you will have even more reason to boast about what Christ Jesus has done for me.

Romans 15:29

  1. And I am sure that when I come, Christ will give me a great blessing for you.

2 Timothy 4:11

  1. Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with you when you come, for he will be helpful to me.

Acts 1:25

  1. as an apostle to replace Judas the traitor in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs."

1 Corinthians 14:14

  1. For if I pray in tongues, my spirit is praying, but I don't understand what I am saying.

2 Corinthians 7:1

  1. Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete purity because we fear God.

2 Timothy 4:5

  1. But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at bringing others to Christ. Complete the ministry God has given you.

Romans 15:2

  1. We should please others. If we do what helps them, we will build them up in the Lord.

Romans 12:7

  1. If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching.

Acts 9:31

  1. The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it grew in strength and numbers. The believers were walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:7

  1. A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church.

Colossians 1:24

  1. I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am completing what remains of Christ's sufferings for his body, the church.

Acts 11:23

  1. When he arrived and saw this proof of God's favor, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord.

Colossians 4:17

  1. And say to Archippus, "Be sure to carry out the work the Lord gave you."

Philippians 3:12

  1. I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection! But I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be.
  2. No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
  3. I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven.
  4. I hope all of you who are mature Christians will agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.
  5. But we must be sure to obey the truth we have learned already.

2 Corinthians 3:8

  1. Shouldn't we expect far greater glory when the Holy Spirit is giving life?

John 21:15

  1. After breakfast Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?Yes, Lord," Peter replied, "you know I love you.Then feed my lambs," Jesus told him.
  2. Jesus repeated the question: "Simon son of John, do you love me?Yes, Lord," Peter said, "you know I love you.Then take care of my sheep," Jesus said.
  3. Once more he asked him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, "Lord, you know everything. You know I love you." Jesus said, "Then feed my sheep.

2 Corinthians 13:9

  1. We are glad to be weak, if you are really strong. What we pray for is your restoration to maturity.

2 Corinthians 4:1

  1. And so, since God in his mercy has given us this wonderful ministry, we never give up.
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