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Ephesians

American  
[ih-fee-zhuhnz] / ɪˈfi ʒənz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. a book of the New Testament, written by Paul. Eph., Ephes., Ephs.


Ephesians British  
/ ɪˈfiːʒənz /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians ), containing an exposition of the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ

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Fivefold Ministry: This refers to the offices of the church— apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers — as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-13.

From Salon

They picked up two transfers from Arizona, running back Jonah Coleman and safety Ephesians Prysock, and a transfer who was headed to Arizona from Indiana, cornerback Jordan Shaw.

From Seattle Times

The room was adorned with two crosses and a wooden plaque inscribed with a line from Ephesians: “I am God’s masterpiece.”

From Seattle Times

These prayer networks are led by what is known as the "five-fold ministry" as mentioned in the biblical book of Ephesians: Apostle, prophet, teacher, pastor and evangelist.

From Salon

And we know that from multiple Bible verses, and from Ephesians 2:10 — that we are God's handiwork, created to do good works — and so as long as you have breath, you have a mission.

From Fox News