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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], |
Bible Question:
Where are Bible verses that i can refer to when speaking about the duties and responsibility of pastors? |
Bible Answer: There aren't any, since pastors is mentioned only once in Ephesians 4:11, fourth/fifth place in a list of gifts along with teachers. Pastors often like to refer to themselves more as elders, taking on the elder role. However there are many elders and usually only one pastor in a church so the comparison doesn't really work biblically. I have heard it said one can not find a book written on this subject and it is not talked about at seminary or in the general American religious world, that this subject is taboo and sure to raise real heat... |