Ephesians 4:11
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Connections
וְנָתַתִּי לָכֶם רֹעִים כְּלִבִּי וְרָעוּ אֶתְכֶם דֵּעָה וְהַשְׂכֵּֽיל׃
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
καὶ οὓς μὲν ἔθετο ὁ θεὸς ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ πρῶτον ἀποστόλους δεύτερον προφήτας τρίτον διδασκάλους ἔπειτα δυνάμεις εἶτα χαρίσματα ἰαμάτων ἀντιλήψεις κυβερνήσεις γένη γλωσσῶν
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
ἐποικοδομηθέντες ἐπὶ τῷ θεμελίῳ τῶν ἀποστόλων καὶ προφητῶν ὄντος ἀκρογωνιαίου αὐτοῦ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
σὺ δὲ νῆφε ἐν πᾶσιν κακοπάθησον ἔργον ποίησον εὐαγγελιστοῦ τὴν διακονίαν σου πληροφόρησον
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
προσέχετε οὖν ἑαυτοῖς καὶ παντὶ τῷ ποιμνίῳ ἐν ᾧ ὑμᾶς τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον ἔθετο ἐπισκόπους ποιμαίνειν τὴν ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ θεοῦ ἣν περιεποιήσατο διὰ τοῦ ἰδίου αἵματος
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Πῶς οὖν ἐπικαλέσονται εἰς ὃν οὐκ ἐπίστευσαν πῶς δὲ πιστεύσουσιν οὗ οὐκ ἤκουσαν πῶς δὲ ἀκούσουσιν χωρὶς κηρύσσοντος
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
διδάσκοντες αὐτοὺς τηρεῖν πάντα ὅσα ἐνετειλάμην ὑμῖν· καὶ ἰδού ἐγὼ μεθ' ὑμῶν εἰμι πάσας τὰς ἡμέρας ἕως τῆς συντελείας τοῦ αἰῶνος Ἀμήν
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
διὸ λέγει Ἀναβὰς εἰς ὕψος ᾐχμαλώτευσεν αἰχμαλωσίαν καὶ ἔδωκεν δόματα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captive, captivity and gave gifts unto men.
ὃ ἐν ἑτέραις γενεαῖς οὐκ ἐγνωρίσθη τοῖς υἱοῖς τῶν ἀνθρώπων ὡς νῦν ἀπεκαλύφθη τοῖς ἁγίοις ἀποστόλοις αὐτοῦ καὶ προφήταις ἐν πνεύματι
Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
וְיָמִים רַבִּים לְיִשְׂרָאֵל לְלֹא׀ אֱלֹהֵי אֱמֶת וּלְלֹא כֹּהֵן מוֹרֶה וּלְלֹא תוֹרָֽה׃
Now for a long season Israel hath been without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.
εἴτε διακονίαν ἐν τῇ διακονίᾳ εἴτε ὁ διδάσκων ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ
Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Πρεσβυτέρους τοὺς ἐν ὑμῖν παρακαλῶ ὁ συμπρεσβύτερος καὶ μάρτυς τῶν τοῦ Χριστοῦ παθημάτων ὁ καὶ τῆς μελλούσης ἀποκαλύπτεσθαι δόξης κοινωνός·
The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
καὶ γὰρ ὀφείλοντες εἶναι διδάσκαλοι διὰ τὸν χρόνον πάλιν χρείαν ἔχετε τοῦ διδάσκειν ὑμᾶς τινὰ τὰ στοιχεῖα τῆς ἀρχῆς τῶν λογίων τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ γεγόνατε χρείαν ἔχοντες γάλακτος καὶ οὐ στερεᾶς τροφῆς
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
Εὐφραίνου ἐπ' αὐτήν οὐρανέ καὶ οἱ ἅγιοι ἀπόστολοι καὶ οἱ προφῆται ὅτι ἔκρινεν ὁ θεὸς τὸ κρίμα ὑμῶν ἐξ αὐτῆς
Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
τῇ δὲ ἐπαύριον ἐξελθόντες οἱ περὶ τὸν Παῦλον ἤλθον εἰς Καισάρειαν καὶ εἰσελθόντες εἰς τὸν οἶκον Φιλίππου τοῦ εὐαγγελιστοῦ τοῦ ὄντος ἐκ τῶν ἑπτὰ ἐμείναμεν παρ' αὐτῷ
And the next day we that were of company Paul's departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
Ἦσαν δὲ τινες ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ κατὰ τὴν οὖσαν ἐκκλησίαν προφῆται καὶ διδάσκαλοι ὅ τε Βαρναβᾶς καὶ Συμεὼν ὁ καλούμενος Νίγερ καὶ Λούκιος ὁ Κυρηναῖος Μαναήν τε Ἡρῴδου τοῦ τετράρχου σύντροφος καὶ Σαῦλος
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
Ὑμεῖς δέ ἀγαπητοί μνήσθητε τῶν ῥημάτων τῶν προειρημένων ὑπὸ τῶν ἀποστόλων τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
But, beloved, remember ye the words were spoken which before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
καὶ τὸ τεῖχος τῆς πόλεως ἔχον θεμελίους δώδεκα καὶ ἐν αὐτοῖς ὀνόματα τῶν δώδεκα ἀποστόλων τοῦ ἀρνίου
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Copy verses
Ephesians 4:11
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028
also ×492
even ×102
both ×51
but ×40
then ×25
neither ×21
it and ×18
Strong's Definition
G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
161 English renderings
Grammar
P-NSM
Personal Pronoun — Nominative, masculine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| αὐτὸς | Speech Personal Pronoun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: he
him ×1449
his ×979
them ×691
unto him ×353
unto them ×338
their ×290
he ×217
her ×177
Strong's Definition
G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- himself, herself, themselves, itself "he, she, it"the same
Variations
38 forms of this word
Translations
208 English renderings
Grammar
V-AAI-3S
Verb — Aorist Active Indicative, third person singular
the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
| ἔδωκεν | Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: gave
give ×45
gave ×44
to give ×26
given ×17
hath given ×14
he gave ×12
is given ×12
was given ×11
Strong's Definition
G1325
give, given, gave, giveth, gavest, …
didōmi
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
- to give "to give something to someone
- of one's own accord to give one something, to his advantage
- to bestow a gift
- to reach out, extend, present "of a writing"to give over to one's care, entrust, commit
- something to be administered "to give or commit to some one something to be religiously observed
- to cause, profuse, give forth from one's self
- to give, hand out lots
- as an object of his saving care "to give one to someone, to follow him as a leader and master"to give one to someone to care for his interests"to give one to someone to whom he already belonged, to return
- to commission
Variations
74 forms of this word
Translations
126 English renderings
Grammar
T-APM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| τοὺς | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: some
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
PRT
Disjunctive Particle
| μὲν | Speech Disjunctive Particle |
In English
indeed ×22
verily ×13
truly ×12
a ×2
even ×2
is ×2
of ×2
some ×2
Strong's Definition
G3303
indeed, verily, truly, some, of, …
men
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
- truly, certainly, surely, indeed
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
26 English renderings
Grammar
N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| ἀποστόλους | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: apostles
apostles ×45
an apostle ×14
apostles of ×6
the apostles ×3
to be an apostle ×2
apostle ×1
apostles in ×1
apostles unto ×1
Strong's Definition
G652
apostles, apostle, messenger, messengers, sent
apostolos
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ (___%___apostle___%___) (with miraculous powers)
- a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders
- specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ "in a broader sense applied to other eminent Christian teachers
- of Barnabas "of Timothy and Silvanus
Variations
8 forms of this word
Translations
16 English renderings
Grammar
T-APM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| τοὺς | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: some
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
δέ
· theh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×1179
but ×922
now ×157
then ×129
when ×41
yet ×20
and when ×19
for ×18
Strong's Definition
G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
- but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
79 English renderings
Grammar
N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| προφήτας | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: prophets
prophets ×58
prophet ×37
a prophet ×21
prophets of ×13
of prophets ×3
prophet of ×3
the prophets ×2
a prophets ×1
Strong's Definition
G4396
prophets, prophet
prophētēs
a foreteller (___%___prophet___%___); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
- in Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things "one who, moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organ or spokesman, solemnly declares to men what he has received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation
- the Old Testament prophets, having foretold the kingdom, deeds and death, of Jesus the Messiah "of John the Baptist, the herald of Jesus the Messiah"of the illustrious prophet, the Jews expected before the advent of the Messiah"the Messiah"of men filled with the Spirit of God, who by God's authority and command in words of weight pleads the cause of God and urges salvation of men"of prophets that appeared in the apostolic age among Christians
- they are associated with the apostles "they discerned and did what is best for the Christian cause, foretelling certain future events (see Acts 11:27)"in the religious assemblies of the Christians, they were moved by the Holy Spirit to speak, having power to instruct, comfort, encourage, rebuke, convict, and stimulate, their hearers
- of Epimenides (see Titus 1:12)
Variations
11 forms of this word
Translations
18 English renderings
Grammar
T-APM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| τοὺς | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: some
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
δέ
· theh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×1179
but ×922
now ×157
then ×129
when ×41
yet ×20
and when ×19
for ×18
Strong's Definition
G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
- but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
79 English renderings
Grammar
N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| εὐαγγελιστάς | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: evangelists
evangelist ×1
evangelists ×1
of an evangelist ×1
Strong's Definition
G2099
evangelist, evangelists
euangelistēs
a preacher of the gospel
- a bringer of good tidings, an evangelist "the name given to the New Testament heralds of salvation through Christ who are not apostles
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
Grammar
T-APM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| τοὺς | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: some
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
δέ
· theh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×1179
but ×922
now ×157
then ×129
when ×41
yet ×20
and when ×19
for ×18
Strong's Definition
G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
- but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
79 English renderings
Grammar
N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| ποιμένας | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: pastors
shepherd ×11
shepherds ×4
a shepherd ×1
pastors ×1
the shepherd ×1
Strong's Definition
G4166
shepherd, shepherds, pastors
poimēn
a shepherd (literally or figuratively)
- a herdsman, especially a shepherd
- in the parable, he to whose care and control others have committed themselves, and whose precepts they follow
- the presiding officer, manager, director, of any assembly: so of Christ the Head of the church
- of the overseers of the Christian assemblies "of kings and princes
Variations
6 forms of this word
Translations
5 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
καί
· keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028
also ×492
even ×102
both ×51
but ×40
then ×25
neither ×21
it and ×18
Strong's Definition
G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
161 English renderings
Grammar
N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural
the direct object — the one receiving the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| διδασκάλους | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: teachers
master ×46
teachers ×6
a teacher ×4
doctors of ×1
masters ×1
Strong's Definition
G1320
master, teachers, teacher, doctors, masters
didaskalos
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
- a teacher
- one who is fitted to teach, or thinks himself so "the teachers of the Jewish religion"of those who by their great power as teachers draw crowds around them i.e., John the Baptist, Jesus"by preeminence used of Jesus by himself, as one who showed men the way of salvation"of the apostles, and of Paul"of those who in the religious assemblies of the Christians, undertook the work of teaching, with the special assistance of the Holy Spirit"of false teachers among Christians
Variations
8 forms of this word
Translations
5 English renderings