And as they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me now Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

For the rest, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as also with you;

The lord

And having called to him his twelve disciples, he gave them power over unclean spirits, so that they should cast them out, and heal every disease and every bodily weakness.

Jesus said therefore again to them, Peace be to you: as the Father sent me forth, I also send you.

and he has given some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some shepherds and teachers,

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The Lord gives the word: great the host of the publishers.

And I will give you shepherds according to my heart, and they shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples as dew from Jehovah, as showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, neither waiteth for the sons of men.

Now after these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place where he himself was about to come.

Those then that had been scattered went through the countries announcing the glad tidings of the word.

And God has set certain in the assembly: first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; then miraculous powers; then gifts of healings; helps; governments; kinds of tongues.