Ephesians 4:11

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And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors, and teachers,

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  • Jer 3:15 : 15 Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.
  • 1 Cor 12:28-29 : 28 And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, guidance, and different kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?
  • Eph 2:20 : 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
  • 2 Tim 4:5 : 5 But as for you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.
  • Eph 3:5 : 5 which in past generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.
  • Eph 4:8 : 8 Therefore it says: 'When he ascended on high, he took the captives captive; he gave gifts to people.'
  • Rom 10:14-15 : 14 How then can they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of peace, who bring the good news of good things!”
  • 2 Chr 15:3 : 3 For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a teaching priest, and without the law.
  • Acts 21:8 : 8 The next day, we left and went to Caesarea. There we entered the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the seven, and stayed with him.
  • Acts 13:1 : 1 In the church that was at Antioch, there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the Tetrarch, and Saul.
  • Acts 20:28 : 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
  • Matt 28:20 : 20 'teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'
  • Rom 12:7 : 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;
  • Heb 5:12 : 12 By this time you ought to be teachers, but instead you need someone to teach you again the elementary truths of God's word, and you need milk, not solid food.
  • Rev 21:14 : 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
  • 1 Pet 5:1-3 : 1 I urge the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings, and also as one who will share in the glory to be revealed. 2 Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly. 3 Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
  • Jude 1:17 : 17 But you, beloved, remember the words that were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Rev 18:20 : 20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints, apostles, and prophets, because God has pronounced your judgment against her!

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  • Eph 4:12-13
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    12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

    13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, into a mature man, to the measure of the stature that belongs to the fullness of Christ.

  • 1 Cor 12:27-29
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    27Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

    28And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, guidance, and different kinds of tongues.

    29Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

  • Eph 4:7-10
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    7Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.

    8Therefore it says: 'When he ascended on high, he took the captives captive; he gave gifts to people.'

    9But what does 'he ascended' mean except that he also descended to the lower parts of the earth?

    10The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.

  • Rom 12:4-7
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    4For just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members serve the same function,

    5so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

    6We have different gifts according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophecy, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;

    7if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;

  • 2 Tim 1:11
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    11For this purpose, I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

  • 1 Cor 3:5
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    5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each.

  • 1 Pet 4:10-11
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    10Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

    11If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

  • 1 Cor 12:4-5
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    4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

    5There are different kinds of ministries, but the same Lord.

  • 1 Cor 12:8-11
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    8To one, a message of wisdom is given through the Spirit; to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit;

    9to another, faith by the same Spirit; to another, gifts of healing by that one Spirit;

    10to another, miraculous powers; to another, prophecy; to another, distinguishing between spirits; to another, different kinds of tongues; to another, the interpretation of tongues.

    11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and He distributes them to each one just as He wills.

  • 1 Tim 4:11
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    11Command and teach these things.

  • Eph 2:20-21
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    20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

    21In Him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

  • 1 Tim 2:7
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    7For this purpose, I was appointed as a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

  • Mark 3:14
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    14He appointed twelve so that they might be with Him, and He might send them out to preach.

  • Eph 1:22
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    22And He put all things under His feet and made Him head over all things for the church,

  • 1 Tim 4:13-14
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    13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

    14Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.

  • Eph 4:15-16
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    15But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head—Christ.

    16From him the whole body, being joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love as each part does its work.

  • Eph 4:3-4
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    3making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

    4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope at your calling;

  • 1 Cor 14:3-4
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    3But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and comfort.

    4The one who speaks in a tongue builds up themselves, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

  • 2 Cor 11:13
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    13For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.

  • Col 1:25
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    25I have become its servant according to the commission God gave me for you, to fully proclaim the word of God,

  • Heb 2:4
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    4God also bore witness with signs and wonders and various miracles, and by distributions of the Holy Spirit according to His will.

  • Acts 4:35
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    35They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as they had need.

  • 1 Cor 9:14
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    14In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

  • Rom 1:11
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    11For I long to see you, that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—

  • Eph 3:5
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    5which in past generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

  • 1 Cor 14:12
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    12So with yourselves, since you are eager for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in building up the church.

  • Jer 3:15
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    15Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.

  • Titus 1:5
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    5I left you in Crete for this reason, so that you might set in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you.

  • 2 Tim 4:5
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    5But as for you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.

  • 1 Cor 4:15
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    15For even if you have countless teachers in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For in Christ Jesus, I became your father through the gospel.

  • 1 Cor 3:10
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    10According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build.