Ephesians 4:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 4:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 4:16 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effec..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 4:16 — KJV
“From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
— Ephesians 4:16 (KJV)
Ephesians 4:16 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 4:16
“And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:16: body, together, joint
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:16: whom, every, according
“And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:16: whole, every, part
“Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:16: every, according, part
“And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the porters waited at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them. place: Heb. station”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 4:16: every, according, part
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