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Ephesians 4:7–11

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But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
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From verse 7

  1. 1 Peter 4:10Rank 1 from verse 7
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    10As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

  2. Romans 12:3Rank 2 from verse 7
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    3For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

  3. 1 Corinthians 12:7–11Rank 3 from verse 7
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    7But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

    8For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

    9To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

    10To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

    11But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

  4. Ephesians 3:2Rank 4 from verse 7
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    2If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:

  5. Romans 12:6–8Rank 5 from verse 7
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    6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

    7Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

    8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

From verse 8

  1. Psalms 68:18Rank 1 from verse 8
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    18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.

  2. Colossians 2:15Rank 2 from verse 8
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    15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

  3. 1 Samuel 30:26Rank 3 from verse 8
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    26¶ And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the Lord;

  4. Esther 2:18Rank 4 from verse 8
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    18Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther’s feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king.

  5. Judges 5:12Rank 5 from verse 8
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    12Awake, awake, Deborah: awake, awake, utter a song: arise, Barak, and lead thy captivity captive, thou son of Abinoam.

From verse 9

  1. John 3:13Rank 1 from verse 9
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    13And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

  2. Matthew 12:40Rank 2 from verse 9
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    40For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

  3. Proverbs 30:4Rank 3 from verse 9
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    4Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?

  4. John 6:33Rank 4 from verse 9
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    33For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.

  5. Psalms 63:9Rank 5 from verse 9
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    9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.

From verse 10

  1. Hebrews 7:26Rank 1 from verse 10
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    26For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

  2. Hebrews 4:14Rank 2 from verse 10
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    14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

  3. Ephesians 1:20–23Rank 3 from verse 10
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    20Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

    21Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

    22And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

    23Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

  4. Colossians 2:9Rank 4 from verse 10
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    9For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

  5. Hebrews 9:23–24Rank 5 from verse 10
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    23It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

    24For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

From verse 11

  1. Jeremiah 3:15Rank 1 from verse 11
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    15And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

  2. 1 Corinthians 12:28–29Rank 2 from verse 11
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    28And 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.

    29Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

  3. Ephesians 2:20Rank 3 from verse 11
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    20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

  4. 2 Timothy 4:5Rank 4 from verse 11
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    5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

  5. Acts 20:28Rank 5 from verse 11
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    28¶ 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.

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Ephesians 4:7

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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grace

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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

measure

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Sense 1: A standard or instrument for determining amount or size; an amount so determined. Sense 2: To determine, allot, or proportion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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gift

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Sense 1: Something given or bestowed; a present. Sense 2: An endowment or ability. Sense 3: A bribe.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 4:8

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wherefore

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1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

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ascended

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of ascend, meaning to go or rise upward to a higher place.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

high

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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

gave

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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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gifts

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Sense 1: Things given or bestowed; presents. Sense 2: Endowments or abilities. Sense 3: Bribes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 4:9

COMBINED MEANING

ascended

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of ascend, meaning to go or rise upward to a higher place.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

descended

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of descend, meaning to go downward; go down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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lower

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Sense 1: Situated beneath another or less high. Sense 2: To bring down, reduce, humble, or cause to sink.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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parts

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Sense 1: Portions or divisions of a whole. Sense 2: Divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 4:10

COMBINED MEANING

descended

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of descend, meaning to go downward; go down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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ascended

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of ascend, meaning to go or rise upward to a higher place.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fill

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Sense 1: To make full, occupy capacity, satisfy, supply what is lacking, or complete. Sense 2: A full or satisfying amount or measure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Ephesians 4:11

COMBINED MEANING

gave

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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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pastors

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Sense 1: Shepherds. Sense 2: By figure, persons entrusted with feeding and overseeing God's people.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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6One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

7But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

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8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

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

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10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

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11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

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