Ephesians 4:16 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Ephesians 4:16 Mean?
Paul completes the picture of the body. 'From whom' -- from Christ the head -- 'the whole body fitly joined together' draws its life and growth. Each part is connected, and 'every joint' supplies something to the whole. No member is useless; each contributes to the health of all.
As each part does its work 'in the measure of every part,' the body 'maketh increase' and builds 'itself up in love.' Growth happens as every member functions and love binds it all together. The church grows not by a few doing everything but by each part working, knit together in love under Christ.
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What does Ephesians 4:16 mean?
From Christ the whole body, joined and working together, grows and builds itself up in love.