12. For — with a view to; the ultimate aim. "Unto." perfecting —The Greek implies correcting in all that is deficient, instructing and completing in number and all parts. for —a different Greek word; the immediate object. Compare :- , "Let every one . . . please his neighbor for his good unto edification." the ministry — Greek, "ministration"; without the article. The office of the ministry is stated in this verse. The good aimed at in respect to the Church ( Ephesians 4:13 ). The way of growth ( Ephesians 4:14-16 ). edifying —that is, building up as the temple of the Holy Ghost. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-13" class="com-number"
Pericope (part_of)
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pericope/per-eph-4-002
절 (explains)
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source-manifest/jfb— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (PD)- evidence_grade: T_theological