Therefore he says, "When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men."{Psalm 68:18} He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds{or, pastors} and teachers; (Ephesians 4:8, 11)
The five "gifts unto men" from the ascended and glorified Christ, which are often grouped together by Paul: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor-Teacher, and Teacher, as well as the unique gift of Deacon or Servant (1 Timothy 3:8-13).
16Every writing inspired by God{literally, God-breathed} is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Scripture Quotes: World English Bible Translation.
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