Ephesians 4:11 “And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some…”

Ephesians 4:11

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,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Hee therefore gaue some to be Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Euangelists, and some Pastours, and Teachers,

Darby Translation

and he has given some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some shepherds and teachers,

Young's Literal Translation

and He gave some [as] apostles, and some [as] prophets, and some [as] proclaimers of good news, and some [as] shepherds and teachers,

Bible in Basic English

And he gave some as Apostles, and some, prophets; and some, preachers of the good news; and some to give care and teaching;

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Cross references

“he”

Ephesians 2:20 Ephesians 4:8 Ephesians 3:5 Revelation 18:20 Jude 1:17 Revelation 21:14

Ephesians 2:20 · BSB

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

Ephesians 4:8 · BSB

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

Ephesians 3:5 · BSB

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.

Revelation 18:20 · BSB

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

Jude 1:17 · BSB

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

Revelation 21:14 · BSB

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

“evangelists”

2 Timothy 4:5 Acts 21:8

2 Timothy 4:5 · BSB

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

Acts 21:8 · BSB

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

“pastors”

Jeremiah 3:15 Matthew 28:20 2 Chronicles 15:3 Romans 12:7 1 Peter 5:1–3 Hebrews 5:12

Jeremiah 3:15 · BSB

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

Matthew 28:20 · BSB

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.”

2 Chronicles 15:3 · BSB

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

Romans 12:7 · BSB

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

1 Peter 5:1–3 · BSB

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:

Hebrews 5:12 · BSB

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!

Also

Acts 20:28

Acts 20:28 · BSB

Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

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