15 Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who prophesy in my name although ^wI did not send them, and who say, ^t‘Sword and famine shall not come upon this land’: ^zBy sword and famine those prophets shall be consumed.

15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ^w“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”

4 And ^pno one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, ^qjust as Aaron was.

1 For every high priest chosen from among men ^jis appointed to act on behalf of men ^kin relation to God, ^lto offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

28 And ^sGod has appointed in the church first ^tapostles, second ^uprophets, third teachers, then ^vmiracles, then ^wgifts of healing, ^xhelping, ^yadministrating, and ^vvarious kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

Spiritual Gifts

1 Now ^mconcerning¹ spiritual gifts,² brothers,³ I do not want you to be uninformed.

10 And ⁿlet them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.

Qualifications for Overseers

1 The saying is ^vtrustworthy: If anyone aspires to ^wthe office of overseer, he desires a noble task.

14 ^uDo not neglect the gift you have, which was given you ^vby prophecy when the council of elders ^wlaid their hands on you.

Some Will Depart from the Faith

1 Now ^xthe Spirit expressly says that ^yin later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to ^zdeceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

22 ⁱDo not be hasty in the ^jlaying on of hands, nor ^ktake part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.