Mark

Ok i just had a look at the greek and need to correct something.

I said this

“Since Eph 4 does not have the term ‘gift’ in it (i dont think anyway)”

In Eph 4, Paul uses the aorist of ‘didomi’ meaning literally ‘he gave’, so the term ‘gift is not there but it is very similar to 1 Cor 12.

For example, in 1 Cor 12 Paul uses the forms of the word ‘karisma’ meaning ‘gift’. The verb form ‘karizomai’ means to grant or to give.

Therefore although Eph 4 does not use ‘gifts’ per-se the intended meaning is there by the word Paul uses. I correct myself.