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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: what are the different gifts you can have? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Lovelyanna, The Bible gives us a perspective on what kinds of gifts God gives to His Body to advance the Kingdom of God. Several passages of scripture list various gifts and ministries of the Holy Spirit. Four major lists of gifts are found in Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:11-12, and 1 Peter 4:9-11. None of these lists have the exact gifts as another, or in the same order. There are also several passages of scripture where gifted believers exercise gifts not listed in these four New Testament passages. So it is safe to conclude then that God does not intend for us to be rigid in our interpretation of what could be included in a list of spiritual gifts. Blessings to you, Makarios |