Eph 4:12 | JFB | e4.org | 12. For — with a view to; the ultimate aim. "Unto." perfecting —The Greek implies correcting in all that is deficient, instructing and completing in number and all parts. for —a different Greek word; the immediate object. Compare , "Let every one . . . please his neighbor for his good unto edification." the ministry — Greek, "ministration"; without the article. The office of the ministry is stated in this verse. The good aimed at in respect to the Church ( ). The way of growth ( ). edifying —that is, building up as the temple of the Holy Ghost.

‏ Ephesians 4:12

12. For—with a view to; the ultimate aim. "Unto."

perfecting—The Greek implies correcting in all that is deficient, instructing and completing in number and all parts.

for—a different Greek word; the immediate object. Compare Ro 15:2, "Let every one . . . please his neighbor for his good unto edification."

the ministry—Greek, "ministration"; without the article. The office of the ministry is stated in this verse. The good aimed at in respect to the Church (Eph 4:13). The way of growth (Eph 4:14-16).

edifying—that is, building up as the temple of the Holy Ghost.