Ephesians 4:11

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

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Other Translations for Ephesians 4:11

BSB

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,

AKJV

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

CPDV

And the same one granted that some would be Apostles, and some Prophets, yet truly others evangelists, and others pastors and teachers,

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And truly he gave the sent; and the prophets; and the bearers of good tidings; and the shepherds, and the teachers;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ephesians 4:11

AndG2532Conjunction heG846 gaveG1325Verb someG3303 apostlesG652Noun Masculine andG1161ConjunctionsomeprophetsG4396Noun Masculine andG1161ConjunctionsomeevangelistsG2099Noun Masculine andG1161ConjunctionsomepastorsG4166Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction teachersG1320Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ephesians 4:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ephesians 4:11

Summary

Designated leaders for different ministries

Event

Assignment of ecclesiastical offices

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD