Ephesians 4:11
And he it is who gave to the Church Apostles, Prophets, Missionaries, Pastors, and Teachers,
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
12to fit his People for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the Body of the Christ.
Cross References
Matthew 28:20and teaching them to lay to heart all the commands that I have given you; and, remember, I myself am with you every day until the close of the age.”
Acts 20:28Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.
Romans 10:14But how, it may be asked, are they to invoke one in whom they have not learned to believe? And how are they to believe in one whose words they have not heard? And how are they to hear his words unless some one proclaims him?
1 Corinthians 12:28In the Church God has appointed, first, Apostles, secondly Preachers, thirdly Teachers; then he has given supernatural powers, then power to cure diseases, aptness for helping others, capacity to govern, varieties of the gift of ‘tongues.’
Ephesians 3:5In former generations it was not made known to mankind, as fully as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to the Apostles and Prophets among Christ’s People —
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 →