Ephesians 4:11
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”Ephesians 4:11
What Does Ephesians 4:11 Mean?
Ephesians 4:11 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 4:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 3:15“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”1 Corinthians 12:28“And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.”2 Timothy 3:16“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”Ephesians 2:20“And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”2 Timothy 4:5“But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.”Acts 20:28“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”Matthew 28:20“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”Romans 10:14“How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?”Colossians 1:28“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”Ephesians 4:8“Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.”1 Peter 4:10“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”2 Chronicles 15:3“Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.”Romans 12:7“Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;”1 Peter 5:1“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:”Ephesians 3:5“Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;”Hebrews 5:12“For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.”Matthew 25:14“For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.”Jeremiah 1:5“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.”Revelation 18:20“Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.”Daniel 12:3“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”
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