Verse 8
8. Exhorteth As the teacher explained facts and truths for the memory, so the exhorter, on the same grade below the prophet, was the emotional stirrer of the heart. Undoubtedly the prophet, and even above him the apostle, could and often did both teach and exhort, (1 Timothy 6:2; Titus 2:15.) Nor was there any official boundary line preventing the teacher or exhorter, if the divine charism moved him, from rising into the prophet, but never into the proper apostle. (See note on Luke 1:2.)
Giveth Distributeth, that is, the charities of the Church.
Ruleth Or presides, whether as a permanent official or as chosen chairman for any particular occasion.
Showeth mercy Compassion or benefaction to any case of distress.
All the good-doings thus far mentioned contribute to the united activity of the Church; but they do not specify so many officers by appointment, the whole moving by the spontaneity of the Spirit, rather than by a constituted polity.
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