Cross references
Ephesians 4:12
to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
Ephesians 4:12 has 43 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 13 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 Thessalonians 5:11–14 (25 votes) and Ephesians 4:16 (16 votes). 66 other verses point back to it. It links with 18 other books, from Exodus 28 to Jude 1.
Which verses does Ephesians 4:12 point to?
The 20 strongest of 43, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11–1425 votes
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. …
- Ephesians 4:1616 votes
From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.
- 1 Corinthians 12:2714 votes
Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.
- Romans 15:149 votes
I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
- Romans 14:198 votes
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- 1 Corinthians 14:4–58 votes
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
- 1 Corinthians 14:267 votes
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 14:126 votes
It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
- 1 Timothy 1:126 votes
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
- Luke 22:324 votes
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
- Acts 14:22–234 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:184 votes
- Hebrews 6:14 votes
- John 21:15–173 votes
- Acts 9:313 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:1–23 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:13 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:33 votes
- Colossians 1:283 votes
We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
- Hebrews 13:173 votes
Which verses point to Ephesians 4:12?
The 10 strongest of 66.