During the first century C.E., the organizational framework of the Christian congregation was established. ​ — 1 Corinthians 12: 27 - 31; Ephesians 4: 11, 12.
(‏ افسسیان ۳ :‏ ۱۰‏ )‏ چهارچوب سازمانیِ جماعت مسیحی در طول قرن اول د .‏