Ephesians 4:11-12
King James Version
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9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?Select Ephesians 4:9
10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)Select Ephesians 4:10
11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;Select Ephesians 4:11
12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:Select Ephesians 4:12
13Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:Select Ephesians 4:13
14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;Select Ephesians 4:14
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WEB
4:11 He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;
4:12 for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;
ASV
4:11 And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
4:12 for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:
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