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1 Corinthians 12:29

1 Corinthians 12:29

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

Are all apostles?.... No some are prophets, as distinct from apostles; and some are teachers, as distinct from them both, and some are neither:are all prophets? no; some are apostles, above them, and some are teachers, inferior to them; and but very few there were who had that peculiar character and gift:are all teachers?

no; the far greater part of the members of churches are hearers, or persons that are taught in the word; are neither in the office of teaching, nor have they the qualifications for it.Are all workers of miracles?

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