Bible Verses about “the fivefold ministry”
The Bible contains 10 verses about the fivefold ministry across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.”
“speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing, and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”
“He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;”
“for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;”
“until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;”
“This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.”
“I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;”
“For you all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted.”
“"It will happen afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.”
“Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words, and strengthened them.”