The measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, drawn from Ephesians 4:11-16, establishes the standard against which every believer must examine themselves before Passover. Since comparing oneself to peers or to oneself yields no true evaluation, as Paul warns in II Corinthians 10:12, Christ alone serves as the proper standard, for He is described in Romans 10:4 as the end, goal, and epitome of the law—embodying everything good, right, and godly. Within Ephesians 4:11-16, Paul mentions this standard twice, giving the concept two distinct dimensions. The first mention, in verse 13, concerns coming "to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" and is surrounded by language about knowledge and understanding—reaching "the knowledge of the Son of God." This represents depth: the goal of understanding to the same degree that Christ understood. The second mention, in verse 15, speaks of growing "up in all things into Him," following a warning against being deceived by false doctrine. This represents breadth: not merely knowing what Christ knew, but doing what Christ did, in every situation, at the same level He did it. Together these two dimensions form a three-dimensional goal—depth of knowledge paired with breadth of application—that is described as lofty, even daunting, since it demands emulating Christ constantly, in every action, thought, and moment of daily life, not merely in isolated or dramatic circumstances. This goal explains the purpose of the ministry described in verses 11-12: equipping the saints so that all may reach "a perfect man," unified in faith and knowledge, no longer tossed about by every wind of doctrine. The ministry bears heavy responsibility precisely because the target set before the flock is so high—nothing less than the full measure of Christ's own maturity, both intellectually and practically. This standard connects directly to the broader theme that head knowledge alone is insufficient; God's judgment rests on works and application, not mere doctrinal correctness. Believers must not only comprehend truth as Christ comprehended it but must translate that understanding into consistent action, mirroring Christ's example of "going about doing good." Failing to apply what is known, as James 4:17 warns, constitutes sin—missing the mark despite possessing the truth. Thus the stature of the fullness of Christ functions as the ultimate plumb line: a standard so complete that it requires both perfect understanding and perfect obedience, summoning believers toward the perfection Christ Himself modeled and toward which the entire process of redemption, repentance, and growth during the Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread season is meant to lead.