for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

为要成全圣徒，各尽其职，建立基督的身体，

为要装备圣徒，做事奉的工作，建立基督的身体，

为要装备圣徒，做事奉的工作，建立基督的身体，

为要装备信徒，使他们各尽其职，建立基督的身体，

为的是要装备圣徒，去承担圣工，建立基督的身体；

为了要装备圣徒去做服事的工作，以建立基督的身体；

為要成全聖徒，各盡其職，建立基督的身體，

為要裝備聖徒，做事奉的工作，建立基督的身體，

為要裝備聖徒，做事奉的工作，建立基督的身體，

為要裝備信徒，使他們各盡其職，建立基督的身體，

為的是要裝備聖徒，去承擔聖工，建立基督的身體；

為給聖徒裝備以作服役的事，以建立基督的身體，

為了要裝備聖徒去做服事的工作，以建立基督的身體；

為欲成全聖徒、致役事之工、建基督之體、

使聖徒德備克、盡厥職、廣基督之體、

以成全聖徒、為供教會之役、為建基督之身、

異曲同工、皆為作育聖徒、供役教會、建成基督之體、

to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

He gave all these people so that they might prepare God’s people to serve. Then the body of Christ will be built up.

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

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

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;

for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,

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

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

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,

for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ,

Now you are the body of Christ, and individual members of it.

From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

The person who speaks in another language builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the church.I wish all of you spoke in other languages, but even more that you prophesied. The person who prophesies is greater than the person who speaks in languages, unless he interprets so that the church may be built up.

My brothers, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

What then is the conclusion, brothers? Whenever you come together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation, another language, or an interpretation. All things must be done for edification.

But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

So also you— since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in building up the church.

Therefore, leaving the elementary message about the Messiah, let us go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, faith in God,

Everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:

strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them,“ It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God.”When they had appointed elders in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

We give no opportunity for stumbling to anyone, so that the ministry will not be blamed.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry—

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are irresponsible, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.

which is His body, the fullness of the One who fills all things in every way.

But as for you, be serious about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy, we do not give up.

Not that I have already reached the goal or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus.Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead,I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.Therefore, all who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will reveal this also to you.In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained.Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial:

No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.

A person should consider us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of God’s mysteries.In this regard, it is expected of managers that each one of them be found faithful.

You have thought all along that we were defending ourselves to you. No, in the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything, dear friends, is for building you up.

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for His body, that is, the church.

And tell Archippus,“ Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.”

We proclaim Him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock that the Holy Spirit has appointed you to as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

For he was one of our number and was allotted a share in this ministry.”

to take the place in this apostolic service that Judas left to go to his own place.”

When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter,“ Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?”“ Yes, Lord,” he said to Him,“ You know that I love You.”“ Feed My lambs,” He told him.A second time He asked him,“ Simon, son of John, do you love Me?”“ Yes, Lord,” he said to Him,“ You know that I love You.”“ Shepherd My sheep,” He told him.He asked him the third time,“ Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved that He asked him the third time,“ Do you love Me?” He said,“ Lord, You know everything! You know that I love You.”“ Feed My sheep,” Jesus said.

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.

Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, completing our sanctification in the fear of God.

For if I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,so that, because of me, your confidence may grow in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.

how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious?

There is one body and one Spirit— just as you were called to one hope at your calling—

But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.

Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry.

So the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace, being built up and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, and it increased in numbers.

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart,

if service, in service; if teaching, in teaching;