Body Of Christ

Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

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.

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: — read the full passage →

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. — read the full passage →

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, — read the full passage →

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.

And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, — read the full passage →

Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. — read the full passage →

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — read the full passage →

Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, — read the full passage →

Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, — read the full passage →

But now are they many members, yet but one body.

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: — read the full passage →

But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. — read the full passage →

That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; — read the full passage →

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. — read the full passage →

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. — read the full passage →

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. — read the full passage →

Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, — read the full passage →

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. — read the full passage →

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. — read the full passage →

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. — read the full passage →

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

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.

For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. — read the full passage →

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

For the body is not one member, but many.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. — read the full passage →

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; — read the full passage →

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; — read the full passage →

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) — read the full passage →

It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? — read the full passage →

But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, — read the full passage →

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. — read the full passage →

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? — read the full passage →

For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; — read the full passage →

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;