Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
For—with a view to; the ultimate aim. "Unto."
perfecting—The Greek implies correcting in all that is deficient, instructing and completing in number and all parts.
for—a different Greek word; the immediate object. Compare Romans 15:2, "Let every one . . . please his neighbor for his good unto edification."
the ministry—Greek, "ministration"; without the article. The office of the ministry is stated in this verse. The good aimed at in respect to the Church (Ephesians 4:13). The way of growth (Ephesians 4:14-16).
edifying—that is, building up as the temple of the Holy Ghost.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Ephesians 4:12:
Acts 20:28
1 Corinthians 6:15
1 Corinthians 13:9-10
2 Corinthians 13:9
Ephesians 4:7
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