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NASB | Acts 4:1 As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 4:1 And while Peter and John were talking to the people, the priests and the captain [who was in charge of the temple area and] of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, |
Bible Question: HI, EPH4.8 ....AND GAVE.MEN GIFTS. WHAT WERE THE GIFTS AND THE REASON FOR THE GIFT. |
Bible Answer: Hi Seeking for the Truth, Regarding the gifts in men referred to at Eph 4:8, the cross reference 1 Cor 12:28 describes these gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:28 28 And God has assigned the respective ones in the congregation: first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then powerful works; then gifts of healings; helpful services; abilities to direct; different tongues. You see teachers, powerful works, healings, etc... and different tongues. These gifts were to assist others to gain an accurate knowledge of God and what his original purpose was for mankind. We see the "gifts of healings" as a fore gleam of what will come in the future, and that God has the power to make the changes. Gifts of healing cross reference is Acts 5:16. Then the "different tongues" refers to God giving men the ability to speak another language, in which people understanding that language were part of a crowd of people. This is for the purpose of teaching them about God. Different tongues cross reference is Acts 2:6,7 All the gifts from God show how much he loves us and are indicative of how merciful he is toward sinful mankind. Please be sure to look up the cross references for each of the gifts, so you can see each one of them in action. |