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).
6Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. 7If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on, you know him, and have seen him." (John 14:6-7)
Scripture Quotes: World English Bible Translation.
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