Omit the commas to get the correct sense. Gifts are “for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ.” In other words, gifts prepare saints for the task of ministering in order to build up the body of Christ. Restating it, gifts train servants that they may do the Master’s work, which will then result in the maturing of the church. A wrong attitude asks, “Why should I attend church and get involved there? What will I get out of it?” By attendance