Ephesians 4:12 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:7-16

VARIETY OF GIFTS IN CONNECTION WITH UNITY ; USE TO BE MADE OF THEM . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:7-16

Redemptive influence the gift of Christ. "But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12

In order to the perfecting of the saints. The ultimate end for which the gifts bestowed (comp. Hebrews 12:1 ). A work of completion is in hand, which must be fulfilled (see Ephesians 4:13 ): the saints, now compassed about with infirmity, have to be freed from all stain ( Ephesians 5:26 , Ephesians 5:27 ), and as instruments towards this end, the ministers of the Church are given by Christ; they are not mere promoters of civilization, men of culture planted among the rude, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12

The design of the ministry. It is to perfect the saints for Christian service and for sharing in the edification of the Church. The ministry is intended to "equip or prepare for future enterprise by means of perfecting the power and adaptation of the man for his task." It prepares the saints for two services. I. THE WORK OF MINISTRY . It is maintained by some that this passage warrants all saints to preach the gospel, because the four classes of officers spoken of are said to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12-16

Christ's gifts to his Church: their end or purpose. I. Generally, Christ has a work of perfection on hand. This denoted by—"for the perfecting of the saints" ( Ephesians 4:12 ), and "unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" ( Ephesians 4:13 ). What a high aim with reference to creatures so poor and needy as the members of his Church! II. In order to this, the work of the ministry exists; and that work seeks III. While ministers are... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 4:12

For the perfecting of the saints - On the meaning of the word rendered here as “perfecting” - καταρτισμὸν katartismon - see the notes on 2 Corinthians 13:9. It properly refers to “the restoring of anything to its place;” then putting in order, making complete, etc. Here it means that these various officers were appointed in order that everything in the church might be well arranged, or put into its proper place; or that the church might be “complete.” It is that Christians may have every... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 4:12-13

Ephesians 4:12-13. For the perfecting Προς τον καταρτισμον των αγιων ; in order to, or, for the sake of; completing of the saints Both in number, and in the various branches of true Christianity, namely, in the knowledge of all Christian doctrines, the possession of all Christian graces, the enjoyment of all Christian privileges, the performance of all Christian duties. Now in order to the attainment of these ends, and thereby the completing the Christian character of each individual... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-16

4:1-6:24 THE DAILY LIFE OF THE CHURCH MEMBERSUnity in the church (4:1-16)God’s great purposes for his church should produce a new quality in the lives of the church members. The blessings that God gives should not lead the believers to pride. On the contrary, when they see that these blessings are an indication of the standard God expects, they will develop a new humility. When people or circumstances annoy them and try their patience, they will show love by being patient and helpful... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 4:12

perfecting . Greek. katartismos. Only here. For the verb, see App-125 . Compare Romans 9:22 . saints . See Acts 9:13 . ministry . App-190 . edifying . As in Ephesians 2:21 . the body of Christ . See Ephesians 1:23 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 4:12

For the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ; till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a full-grown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.In these verses is set forth the purpose of the Lord in the sending forth of apostles, prophets, evangelists and elders, mentioned in the preceding verse, that purpose being the building up of the body of Christ, which is... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:7-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:7-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 4:12-16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 4:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 4:12-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 4:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 4:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 4:12

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