As they were engaged in worshiping the Lord and in fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me, for the work to which I have called them."

Now, brothers, pray for us, that the Lord's message may spread rapidly and gloriously as it did among you,

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Then he called his twelve disciples to him, and gave them power over the foul spirits so that they could drive them out, and so that they could heal any disease or illness.

Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you! Just as my Father sent me forth so I now send you."

And he has given us some men as apostles, some as prophets, some as missionaries, some as pastors and teachers,

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After this the Master appointed seventy-two others, and sent them on before him, two by two, to every town or place to which he intended to come.

Those who were scattered went from place to place preaching the good news of the message.

And God has placed people in the church, first as apostles, second as inspired preachers, third as teachers, then wonder-workers; then come ability to cure the sick, helpfulness, administration, ecstatic speaking.