Ephesians 4:11

And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and other some evangelists, and other some pastors and doctors,

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

In Context

10He that descended is the same also that ascended above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.

12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 15:3And many days shall pass in Israel without the true God, and without a priest a teacher, and without the law.

Matthew 28:20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves, and to the whole flock, wherein the Holy Ghost hath placed you bishops, to rule the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Romans 10:14How then shall they call on him, in whom they have not believed? Or how shall they believe him, of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear, without a preacher?

1 Corinthians 12:28And God indeed hath set some in the church; first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly doctors; after that miracles; then the graces of healing, helps, governments, kinds of tongues, interpretations of speeches.

Ephesians 3:5Which in other generations was not known to the sons of men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit:

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:3-17

Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. ( a. d. 61.) 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore… Read the whole commentary →

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