Ephesians 4:7
But the grace was given to each of us, according to the measure of the gift of the Christ.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
In Context
6one God and Father of all. He is over all, and through all, and in us all.
8Therefore he says, Having ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.
Cross References
John 3:34For he whom God sent speaks the sayings of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure.
Romans 12:6And having different gifts according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;
1 Corinthians 12:28And in the church God has placed men who are first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, kinds of tongues.
2 Corinthians 10:13But we will not boast in things immeasurable, but according to the measure of the standard that God apportioned to us, of a measure to reach even as far as you.
Ephesians 3:8To me, a man less than the least of all the sanctified, this grace was given to preach good-news among the Gentiles, the unsearchable wealth of Christ,
1 Peter 4:10As each has received a gift, serving it for yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 4:3-17
Exhortation to Unity; Persuasives to Unity. ( a. d. 61.) 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore… Read the whole commentary →