Ephesians 4:7
But to every one of us has grace been given in the measure of the giving of Christ.
Bible in Basic English
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, who is over all, and through all, and in all.
8For this reason he says, He went up on high, taking his prisoners with him, and gave freely to men.
Cross References
John 3:34For he whom God has sent says God's words; and God does not give him the Spirit by measure.
Romans 12:6And having different qualities by reason of the grace given to us, such as the quality of a prophet, let it be made use of in relation to the measure of our faith;
1 Corinthians 12:28And God has put some in the church, first, Apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then those with wonder-working powers, then those with the power of taking away disease, helpers, wise guides, users of strange tongues.
2 Corinthians 10:13We will not give glory to ourselves in over-great measure, but after the measure of the rule which God has given us, a measure which comes even to you.
Ephesians 3:8To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, was this grace given, so that I might make clear to the Gentiles the good news of the unending wealth of Christ:
1 Peter 4:10Making distribution among one another of whatever has been given to you, like true servants of the unmeasured 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 →