He gave all these people so that they might prepare God’s people to serve. Then the body of Christ will be built up.

为要成全圣徒，各尽其职，建立基督的身体，

为要装备圣徒，做事奉的工作，建立基督的身体，

为要装备圣徒，做事奉的工作，建立基督的身体，

为要装备信徒，使他们各尽其职，建立基督的身体，

为的是要装备圣徒，去承担圣工，建立基督的身体；

为了要装备圣徒去做服事的工作，以建立基督的身体；

為要成全聖徒，各盡其職，建立基督的身體，

為要裝備聖徒，做事奉的工作，建立基督的身體，

為要裝備聖徒，做事奉的工作，建立基督的身體，

為要裝備信徒，使他們各盡其職，建立基督的身體，

為的是要裝備聖徒，去承擔聖工，建立基督的身體；

為給聖徒裝備以作服役的事，以建立基督的身體，

為了要裝備聖徒去做服事的工作，以建立基督的身體；

為欲成全聖徒、致役事之工、建基督之體、

使聖徒德備克、盡厥職、廣基督之體、

以成全聖徒、為供教會之役、為建基督之身、

異曲同工、皆為作育聖徒、供役教會、建成基督之體、

to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;

for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,

for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:

for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

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

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,

for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ,

You are the body of Christ. Each one of you is a part of it.

He makes the whole body grow and build itself up in love. Under the control of Christ, each part of the body does its work. It supports the other parts. In that way, the body is joined and held together.

Anyone who speaks in other languages builds up only themselves. But the person who prophesies builds up the church.I would like all of you to speak in other languages. But I would rather have you prophesy. The person who prophesies is more helpful than those who speak in other languages. But that is not the case if someone explains what was said in the other languages. Then the whole church can be built up.

My brothers and sisters, I am sure that you are full of goodness. You are filled with knowledge and able to teach one another.

Brothers and sisters, what should we say then? When you come together, each of you brings something. You bring a hymn or a teaching or a message from God. You bring a message in another language or explain what was said in that language. Everything must be done to build up the church.

But I have prayed for you, Simon. I have prayed that your faith will not fail. When you have turned back, help your brothers to be strong.”

It’s the same with you. You want the gifts of the Spirit. So try to do your best in using gifts that build up the church.

So let us move beyond the simple teachings about Christ. Let us grow up as believers. Let us not start all over again with the basic teachings. They taught us that we need to turn away from doing things that lead to death. They taught us that we must have faith in God.

All this is from God. He brought us back to himself through Christ’s death on the cross. And he has given us the task of bringing others back to him through Christ.

There they helped the believers gain strength. They told them to remain faithful to what they had been taught.“ We must go through many hard times to enter God’s kingdom,” they said.Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church. The elders had trusted in the Lord. Paul and Barnabas prayed and fasted. They placed the elders in the Lord’s care.

We don’t put anything in anyone’s way. So no one can find fault with our work for God.

Trust in your leaders. Put yourselves under their authority. Do this, because they keep watch over you. They know they are accountable to God for everything they do. Do this, so that their work will be a joy. If you make their work a heavy load, it won’t do you any good.

I am thankful to Christ Jesus our Lord. He has given me strength. I thank him that he considered me faithful. I thank him for appointing me to serve him.

So encourage one another with the hope you have. Build each other up. In fact, that’s what you are doing.Brothers and sisters, we ask you to accept the godly leaders who work hard among you. They care for you in the Lord. They correct you.Have a lot of respect for them. Love them because of what they do. Live in peace with one another.Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build up one another.

The church is Christ’s body and is filled by Christ. He fills everything in every way.

But I want you to keep your head no matter what happens. Don’t give up when times are hard. Work to spread the good news. Do everything God has given you to do.

I know that when I come to you, I will come with the full blessing of Christ.

So because of God’s mercy, we have work to do. He has given it to us. And we don’t give up.

I have not yet received all these things. I have not yet reached my goal. Christ Jesus took hold of me so that I could reach that goal. So I keep pushing myself forward to reach it.Brothers and sisters, I don’t consider that I have taken hold of it yet. But here is the one thing I do. I forget what is behind me. I push hard toward what is ahead of me.I push myself forward toward the goal to win the prize. God has appointed me to win it. The heavenly prize is Christ Jesus himself.So all of us who are grown up in the faith should see things this way. Maybe you think differently about something. But God will make it clear to you.Only let us live up to what we have already reached.Brothers and sisters, join together in following my example. You have us as a model. So pay close attention to those who live as we do.I have told you these things many times before. Now I tell you again with tears in my eyes. Many people live like enemies of the cross of Christ.

The Holy Spirit is given to each of us in a special way. That is for the good of all.

Don’t let any evil talk come out of your mouths. Say only what will help to build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who listen.

So here is how you should think of us. We serve Christ. We are trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.Those who have been given a trust must prove that they are faithful.

All this time, have you been thinking that I’ve been speaking up for myself? No, I’ve been speaking with God as my witness. I’ve been speaking like a believer in Christ. Dear friends, everything I do is to help you become stronger.

I am happy because of what I am suffering for you. My suffering joins with and continues the sufferings of Christ. I suffer for his body, which is the church.

Tell Archippus,“ Be sure that you complete the work the Lord gave you to do.”

Christ is the one we preach about. With all the wisdom we have, we warn and teach everyone. When we bring them to God, we want them to be like Christ. We want them to be grown up as people who belong to Christ.

Keep watch over yourselves. Keep watch over all the believers. The Holy Spirit has made you leaders over them. Be shepherds of God’s church. He bought it with his own blood.

Each of us should please our neighbors. Let us do what is good for them in order to build them up.

But Judas was one of us. He shared with us in our work for God.”

Show us who should take the place of Judas as an apostle. He gave up being an apostle to go where he belongs.”

When Jesus and the disciples had finished eating, Jesus spoke to Simon Peter. He asked,“ Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?”“ Yes, Lord,” he answered.“ You know that I love you.” Jesus said,“ Feed my lambs.”Again Jesus asked,“ Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He answered,“ Yes, Lord. You know that I love you.” Jesus said,“ Take care of my sheep.”Jesus spoke to him a third time. He asked,“ Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt bad because Jesus asked him the third time,“ Do you love me?” He answered,“ Lord, you know all things. You know that I love you.” Jesus said,“ Feed my sheep.

I’m glad when I am weak but you are strong. I pray that there will be no more problems among you.

Dear friends, we have these promises from God. So let us make ourselves pure from everything that makes our bodies and spirits impure. Let us be completely holy. We want to honor God.

If I pray in another language, my spirit prays. But my mind does not pray.

I’m sure of this. So I know I will remain with you. And I will continue with all of you to help you grow in your faith. I will also continue to help you be joyful in what you have been taught.I’m sure I will be with you again. Then you will be able to boast in Christ Jesus even more because of me.

Since all this is true, won’t the work of the Holy Spirit be even more glorious?

There is one body and one Spirit. You were appointed to one hope when you were chosen.

But my life means nothing to me. My only goal is to finish the race. I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me. He wants me to tell others about the good news of God’s grace.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you. He helps me in my work for the Lord.

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. The church was strengthened and grew larger. That’s because they worshiped the Lord and the Holy Spirit helped them.

When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad. He told them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.

If your gift is serving, then serve. If it is teaching, then teach.