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Christ gave gifts like these
"Christ gave gifts to the Church like these" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
those set apart for God
This is referring to all believers.
the work of service
"serving others"
for the building up of the body of Christ
This metaphor compares growing spiritually to doing exercises to increase the strength of the human body. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
reach the unity of faith
"become equally strong in faith"
reach complete adulthood
"become mature believers"