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Ephesians 4:11-12

New International Reader's Version NIRV

11 He is the One who gave some the gift to be apostles. He gave some the gift to be prophets. He gave some the gift of preaching the good news. And he gave some the gift to be pastors and teachers.

12 He did it so that they might prepare God's people to serve. If they do, the body of Christ will be built up.

New International Version NIV

11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,

12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up