Ephesians 4:11

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

11And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as 4:11 From Gr for shepherdspastors and teachers,

11And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct],

11So Christ himself gave the gift of the apostles to the church. He gave the prophets and those who preach the good news. And he also gave the pastors and teachers as a gift to the church.