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10 The one who descended is also the one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.

11 It was he who established some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers,[a] 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry in building up the body of Christ,

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  1. Ephesians 4:11 Other lists of ministers in the Church are found in Rom 12:6-8 and 1 Cor 12:28. Apostles: mentioned here because of their role in establishing the Church (see Eph 2:20). In a broader sense, the term “apostle” is also applied to Paul (see Eph 1:1). Prophets: those who brought a message from God appropriate to their people’s situation. Evangelists: missionary preachers (see Acts 2:8 and 2 Tim 4:5), not the writers of the Gospels. Pastors and teachers: those who have pastoral care of the people and feed them with the food of the Scriptures.

10 He who descended is the very one who ascended(A) higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)(B) 11 So Christ himself gave(C) the apostles,(D) the prophets,(E) the evangelists,(F) the pastors and teachers,(G) 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ(H) may be built up(I)

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