for the sake of the perfection of the saints, by the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ
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For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:English Standard Version
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,New International Version
to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up