King James Bible
"In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:"
"In whom" refers to Christ as the cornerstone mentioned in verse 20. Paul depicts the church as a spiritual building where each believer is a living stone, united in Christ who serves as the foundation and binding force. This construction metaphor emphasizes precise arrangement and mutual support—each part carefully positioned and joined. The Greek suggests continuous fitting, indicating the church's unity requires ongoing divine craftsmanship rather than human effort. The building is not static but growing organically into a sacred dwelling for God's presence. This transforms the Old Testament concept of a physical temple into a living, expanding spiritual reality where God inhabits his people collectively.