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for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:
Compare Versions
Christian Standard Bible
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,
English Standard Version
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
King James Version
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
New American Standard Bible
for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ;
New International Version
to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
New King James Version
for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
New Living Translation
Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.
World English Bible
for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ,