7But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. 8Therefore it says,
“When he ascended on high he led a host of captives,
and he gave gifts to men.”1
9(In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth?2 10He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds3 and teachers,4 12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
Edified, Multiplied (Shoreline)
Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:1–32 Sermon • 34:16 • ID: 3409
Gifts of the Ascended Lord
Ephesians 4:11–12 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 45:37 • ID: 3230
On Being a Pastor
Ephesians 4:1–16 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 20:57 • ID: 3118
A Study in Ephesians, Volume 6
Gifts from Above Ephesians 4:7–16 Series • ID: 14906
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