Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: "However prodigious may be the gifts of nature to her elect, they can only be developed and brought to their extreme perfection by labour and study." Think of Michael Angelo working for a week without taking off his clothes, and Handel hollowing out every key of his harpsichord, like a spoon, by incessant practice. Gentlemen, after this, never talk of difficulty Or weariness. (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:WEB: for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ; |
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