[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, according to God's will, [and is being sent] to the saints [i.e., God's holy people] at Ephesus [Note: This was a major city in the western province of Asia Minor, and now a part of Turkey. The words "at Ephesus" are omitted in some manuscripts, suggesting it was a circular letter], and the faithful ones in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus [everywhere else ?].

Every one of us, however, has been entrusted with some charge, each in accordance with the extent of the gift of the Christ.

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

Let him that stole, steal no more; but let him rather labour with his hands some good thing, that he may have to give unto him that needeth.