13 Bible Verses about Body Of Christ
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so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each other.
From whom the whole body nicely joined together, and firmly connected by every joint of exact proportion, according to the energy exerted in the measure of every several part, causeth the increase of the body unto the edification of itself in love.
Wherefore, coming into the world, he saith, "Sacrifice and oblation thou hast not chosen, but thou hast exactly fashioned a body for me:
for the perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edification of the body of Christ:
For the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ is the head of the church; and is himself the saviour of the body.
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Church » Body of Christ » Precious
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for his body, which is the church,
Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you bishops, to feed as shepherds the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood.
Husbands, love your own wives, as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for his body, which is the church,
and not firmly attached to the head, from which the whole body, by joints and ligaments, harmoniously adjusted and closely compacted, increaseth with increase from God.
for the perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edification of the body of Christ:
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each other.
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Nevertheless as God has bestowed the gift on every man as the Lord hath called every man, so let him walk, and so I give command in all the churches.
And if any man be hungry, let him eat at home; that ye meet not together for condemnation. And the other matters I will regulate when I come.
Then the apostles and presbyters were assembled to consider of this matter.
For it hath seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, to lay upon you no other burden except these things which are of absolute necessity;
for if a man knoweth not how to order his own family, how shall he take proper care of the church of God?
Church » Body of Christ » Compared to a building
According to the grace of God given unto me, as a skilful architect, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every one take heed how he buildeth upon it.
in whom the whole building exactly cemented together groweth into a holy temple in the Lord:
And I tell thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
ye also, as living stones, are built up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, well pleasing to God through Jesus Christ.
Church » Body of Christ
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for his body, which is the church,
and hath put all things under his feet, and hath appointed him head over all to the church, which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Names » Of the church » Body of Christ
so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each other.
Titles and names of the church » Body of Christ
and hath put all things under his feet, and hath appointed him head over all to the church, which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Topics on Body Of Christ
Body Of Christ, Physical Body
John 1:14And the Word became incarnate, and tabernacled with us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Body Of Christ, Physical Death
John 19:31-37The Jews therefore, as it was the preparation, that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, (for that sabbath-day was a great day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
Body Of Christ, Physical Suffering
Matthew 27:26Then he released unto them Barabbas: but having scourged Jesus, he delivered him up to be crucified.
Body Of Christ, Symbolized
Matthew 26:26Then as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessing, brake, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
Body Of Christ, The Church
1 Corinthians 12:27Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.