Ephesians 4:11 kjv — And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

King James Version

"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"

— Ephesians 4:11, King James Version

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Ephesians 4 — Context

8

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

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(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

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He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

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And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

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Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

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That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Ephesians 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 4:11 say?
Ephesians 4:11 in the King James Version reads: “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”
Where is Ephesians 4:11 in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 11.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 4:11.
What translation should I read Ephesians 4:11 in?
Ephesians 4:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 4:11?
Ephesians 4:11 reads (KJV): “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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