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NASB | Ephesians 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:11 And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct], |
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Bible Note: Not only does the Lord give the church gifted teachers, but more importantly the Lord gave us two safe-guards to prevent us from being deceived. He gave us the annointing of the Holy Spirit to discern truth from error, and He gave us the written word. The Holy Spirit is the believers most trustworthy guide through the Bible. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth. When some false teaching is presented, the Holy Spirit reveals this to the Bereans. We need to like the Bereans, search the scriptures daily to see what is being taught is so or not. |