Therefore he says, "When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men."{Psalm 68:18} He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds{or, pastors} and teachers; (Ephesians 4:8, 11)
The five "gifts unto men" from the ascended and glorified Christ, which are often grouped together by Paul: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor-Teacher, and Teacher, as well as the unique gift of Deacon or Servant (1 Timothy 3:8-13).
26He made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the surface of the earth, having determined appointed seasons, and the boundaries of their dwellings, 27that they should seek the Lord, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. 28'For in him we live, and move, and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, 'For we are also his offspring.' (Acts 17:26-28)
Scripture Quotes: World English Bible Translation.
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