Now it came to pass in those days that He went out into the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

And when it was day, He called His disciples; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles:

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may run freely and be glorified, just as it is with you,

And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every sickness and every disease.

Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; Jacob the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;

So Jesus said to them again, Peace to you. As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.

And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,

The Lord gave the Word; great was the host of those who proclaimed it.

You have gone up on high; You have led captivity captive; You have received gifts for men, yes, even for the rebellious; that YAH God might dwell among them.

And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples as dew from Jehovah, as showers on the grass, which does not wait for man, nor delay for the sons of men.

After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to come.

And He said to them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.

Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the Word.

And God has placed some in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that works of power, then gifts of healing, helps, governings, tongues of nationalities.