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Ephesians 4:11-15 Unity in the Body of Christ

11 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 prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming.

15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.

Cross References for Ephesians 4:11-15

Ephesians 4:8 - This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:8

Numbers 12:6 - he said, “Listen to my words: “When a prophet of the Lord is among you, I reveal myself to him ... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:6 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:6

Matthew 28:20 - and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to ... Click to read the verse Matthew 28:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:20

Revelation 21:14 - The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles ... Click to read the verse Revelation 21:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:14

Revelation 11:3 - And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sa... Click to read the verse Revelation 11:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 11:3

Acts 20:28 - Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. B... Click to read the verse Acts 20:28 Click to read the verse Acts 20:28

1 Peter 4:10 - Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:10

Ephesians 2:20 - built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief co... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:20

Deuteronomy 1:15 - So I took the leading men of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them to have au... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:15 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:15

Psalms 68:11 - The Lord announced the word, and great was the company of those who proclaimed it: Click to read the verse Psalms 68:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 68:11

1 Corinthians 12:4 - There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:4

Daniel 12:3 - Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to ri... Click to read the verse Daniel 12:3 Click to read the verse Daniel 12:3

Colossians 4:17 - Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord.” Click to read the verse Colossians 4:17 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:17

Romans 12:6 - We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let h... Click to read the verse Romans 12:6 Click to read the verse Romans 12:6

Numbers 3:9 - Give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they are the Israelites who are to be given wholly to him. Click to read the verse Numbers 3:9 Click to read the verse Numbers 3:9

Romans 12:7 - If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; Click to read the verse Romans 12:7 Click to read the verse Romans 12:7

Romans 1:1 - Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Click to read the verse Romans 1:1 Click to read the verse Romans 1:1

Jeremiah 3:15 - Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and underst... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:15

Matthew 9:38 - Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Click to read the verse Matthew 9:38 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:38

Revelation 18:20 - Rejoice over her, O heaven! Rejoice, saints and apostles and prophets! God has judged her for t... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:20 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:20

Romans 10:14-15 - How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the ... Click to read the verse Romans 10:14-15 Click to read the verse Romans 10:14-15

2 Peter 1:1 - Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of o... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1

1 Corinthians 1:1 - Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1

Luke 6:13 - When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also design... Click to read the verse Luke 6:13 Click to read the verse Luke 6:13

Isaiah 30:20 - Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers w... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:20

John 17:20 - Jesus Prays for All Believers “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will ... Click to read the verse John 17:20 Click to read the verse John 17:20

Hebrews 5:12 - In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elemen... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:12

2 Chronicles 15:3 - For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach and without the law. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:3 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:3

2 Timothy 4:5 - But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, disch... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:5 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:5

Ephesians 3:5 - which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:5

Luke 11:49 - Because of this, God in his wisdom said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:49 Click to read the verse Luke 11:49

Ezekiel 33:7 - “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:7

James 3:1 - Taming the Tongue Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know ... Click to read the verse James 3:1 Click to read the verse James 3:1

Acts 13:1 - Barnabas and Saul Sent Off In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas,... Click to read the verse Acts 13:1 Click to read the verse Acts 13:1

Matthew 25:14 - The Parable of the Talents “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his ser... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:14

Matthew 10:2 - These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:2

1 Corinthians 12:28-29 - And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28-29 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28-29

Acts 11:27 - During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. Click to read the verse Acts 11:27 Click to read the verse Acts 11:27

1 Peter 5:1-3 - To Elders and Young Men To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Chris... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1-3

1 Corinthians 12:1 - Spiritual Gifts Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:1

Acts 6:8 - Stephen Seized Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculo... Click to read the verse Acts 6:8 Click to read the verse Acts 6:8

Acts 21:8 - Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one... Click to read the verse Acts 21:8 Click to read the verse Acts 21:8

Jude 1:17 - A Call to Persevere But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ fore... Click to read the verse Jude 1:17 Click to read the verse Jude 1:17