Ephesians 4:11

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Ephesians 4:9–13 · Berean Standard Bible

9 What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?

10 He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.

11 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

12 to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.

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Ephesians 4:8

This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”

Ephesians 2:20

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

Ephesians 3:5

which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.

Romans 10:14

How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?

Romans 10:15

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

1 Corinthians 12:28

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

Jude 1:17

But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ

Revelation 18:20

Rejoice over her, O heaven, O saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.

Revelation 21:14

The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

Acts 21:8

Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

2 Chronicles 15:3

For many years Israel has been without the true God, without a priest to instruct them, and without the law.

Jeremiah 3:15

Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

Matthew 28:20

and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Acts 13:1

Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

Romans 12:7

if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

1 Corinthians 12:29

Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

Hebrews 5:12

Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!

1 Peter 5:1

As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

1 Peter 5:2

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;

1 Peter 5:3

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.