1 Corinthians 12:28

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(28) who surely The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God has placed in the assembly, first of all the ambassadors, secondly the prophets and thirdly the teachers. Then powers, gifts of healings, helping, administrations and nation's tongues.
The F.O.G*
[28] In the church, יהוה has appointed first apostles—pioneers and foundation layers; second prophets—those who speak His heart; third teachers—who explain His truth; then miracle workers, healers, helpers, administrators, and those speaking in various tongues. Each role vital, each gift valuable.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And some, indeed, did God set in the assembly, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, afterwards powers, afterwards gifts of healings, helpings, governings, divers kinds of tongues;
Young's Literal Translation

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