Ephesians 4:11
It is he who made some men apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
Montgomery New Testament
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In Context
10He who descended is he who ascended above the highest heaven, that he might fill the universe.
12in order to equip the saints for the work of serving, for the building up of the Body of Christ -
Cross References
Matthew 28:20teaching them to observe every command which I have given you. and lo! I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, and be shepherds of the church of God which he has purchased with his own blood.
Romans 10:14How then shall thy call upon Him in whom they do not believe? And how are they to believe in One of whom they have never heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?
1 Corinthians 12:28And God has appointed those in the church to be first of all apostles, second, prophets, third, teachers. then workers of miracles, healers, helpers, administrators, users of various kinds of "tongues."
Ephesians 3:5which was not disclosed to the sons of men in former generations, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets,
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 →