Ephesians 4:10-12
New King James Version
10 He who descended is also the One (A)who ascended far above all the heavens, (B)that He might fill all things.)
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, (C)for the [a]edifying of (D)the body of Christ,
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- Ephesians 4:12 building up
Ephesians 4:10-12
New American Standard Bible
10 He who descended is Himself also He who ascended (A)far above all the heavens, so that He might (B)fill all things.) 11 And He (C)gave (D)some as apostles, some as prophets, some as (E)evangelists, some as [a]pastors and (F)teachers, 12 (G)for the equipping of the [b]saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of (H)the body of Christ;
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- Ephesians 4:11 From Gr for shepherds
- Ephesians 4:12 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
Ephesians 4:10-12
Amplified Bible
10 He who descended is the very same as He who also has ascended high above all the heavens, that He [His presence] might fill all things [that is, the whole universe]). 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], 12 [and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church];
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Ephesians 4:10-12
New International Version
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)
Acts 13:2-3
New King James Version
2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, (A)“Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work (B)to which I have called them.” 3 Then, (C)having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
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Acts 13:2-3
New American Standard Bible
2 While they were [a]serving the Lord and fasting, (A)the Holy Spirit said, “Set (B)Barnabas and Saul apart for Me for (C)the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, when they had fasted, (D)prayed, and (E)laid their hands on them, (F)they sent them away.
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- Acts 13:2 Lit performing ministry to
Acts 13:2-3
Amplified Bible
2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them [in approval and dedication] and sent them away [on their first journey].
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Acts 13:2-3
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Acts 16:6
New King James Version
The Macedonian Call
6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of (A)Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in [a]Asia.
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- Acts 16:6 The Roman province of Asia
Acts 16:6
Amplified Bible
6 Now they passed through the territory of Phrygia and Galatia, after being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor];
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Acts 16:6
New International Version
Paul’s Vision of the Man of Macedonia
6 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia(A) and Galatia,(B) having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.(C)
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