^{7 Ref} But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

^{8 Ref} Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

^{9 Ref} (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

^{10 Ref} He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

^{11 Ref} And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

^{12 Ref} For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: